UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave KHAN 66
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KHAN - 66 - A1Runout (Etched) Side A
KHAN - 66 - B1Runout (Etched) Side B
KHAN 66 A*Label Side A
KHAN 66 B*Label Side B
Viola WillsDare To Dream
Vinyl pressings
Dare To Dream
by Viola Wills · 1985
12 pressings4 countriesBoogieElectroSoulHi NRG
Dare To Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Dare To Dream
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAX 66
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MKHAX-66-A1. MT.1 DAMONT LHand Etched Runout, Side A
MKHAX-66-B1. MT.1 DAMONT HHand Etched Runout, Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAN 66 P
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MKHAN-66-A1 Noel 1MT. DAMONT ERunout etched side A
MKHAN-66-B1 1MT. DAMONT DRunout etched side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAN 66
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Indisc DIS 7775
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Indisc DIS 7775First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Streetwave KHAN 66First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 66 PFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Streetwave MKHAX 66First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 66First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 21567" | 7" |
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 12215612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-872 / Streetwave OOS-87212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro P-1197", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 6612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Not On Label (Viola Wills) WILLS112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Radio Wave RWR 001T12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ADare To Dream (London Remix)7:28
- B1Both Sides Now5:37
- B2Dare To Dream (Original US Mix)6:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dare To Dream are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dare To Dream are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 2012.
When was Dare To Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Belgium. One of them is Streetwave KHAN 66.
How do I tell if my copy of Dare To Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KHAN 66, MKHAX 66, MKHAN 66 P, MKHAN 66) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KHAN - 66 - A1 and KHAN - 66 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dare To Dream 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.
