UK
February 14, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Page One POF 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POF 117 1F//1 1 1Runout stamped side A
POF 117 2F//1 1 1Runout stamped side B
Vanity FareHighway Of Dreams
Vinyl pressings
Highway Of Dreams
by Vanity Fare · 1969
12 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
Highway Of Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Highway Of Dreams
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 10 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
February 14, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Page One POF 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Tri-Centre
- Runout / matrix
POF 117 1F//1 11
POF 117 2F//1 11
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Page One 21,020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
9088-BWA-side label
9089-BWB-side label
South Africa
February 1969- Label and catalog number
- Page One TOS 522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
March 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Page One POF 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
POF 117 1F//1 1 1Runout stamped side A
POF 117 2F//1 1 1Runout stamped side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Page One PGK-2832
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX29885 (POF-117)Side A label
MX29886 (POF-117)Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Page One PGK-2832First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Belgium | Page One POF 117First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | Page One PO. 1013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Fontana 260 213 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Page One PGK-2832First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Spain | Page One SN 20 197 / Sonoplay SN 20 197First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Page One 21,020First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Page One TOS 522First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Page One POF 117First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Page One POF 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Page One POF 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Hansa Record 14 266 AT7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHighway Of Dreams
- BWaiting For The Nighfall
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highway Of Dreams are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Highway Of Dreams are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Highway Of Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, South Africa, Netherlands and more. One of them is Page One POF 117, released February 14, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Highway Of Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POF 117, 21,020, TOS 522, PGK-2832) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POF 117 1F//1 1 1 and POF 117 2F//1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Highway Of Dreams on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
