Dream Theater — When Dream and Day Unite
Known pressings
11 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | JP | Mechanic Records | 22P2-2629 | CD |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records, Mechanic Records | MCAD42259, MCD42259 | CD |
| 1989 | XE | Mechanic Records | 256 374-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1989 | XE | Mechanic Records, MCA Records | 256 374-2, MCAD 42259 | CD |
| 1989 | XE | Mechanic Records | 422 259-2, MCAD42259, MCD42259 | CD |
| 1992 | JP | MCA Records | MVCM-21059 | CD |
| 2002 | US | Universal Music Special Markets, One Way Records | 088112832-2, 35188 | CD |
| 2002 | US | Universal Music Special Markets, One Way Records | 088112861-2, ONE 22190 | CD |
| 2004 | US | AAO Music | AAO40461 | CD |
| 2013 | JP | Geffen Records | UICY-75604 | CD |
| — | XW | Geffen Records | — | Digital Media |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Dream Theater "When Dream and Day Unite" audiophile limited CD