The Dream Of The Blue Turtles

Japanese issue with obi & two (2) 4-page inserts. One in English, one in Japanese. Both with photos.

The OBI does NOT have a red text polygon.

The version WITH the red text polygon on OBI is here: The Dream Of The Blue Turtles

Mixed at Blue Wave Recording Studios, St. Philip, Barbados and at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec.

All songs © 1985 Magnetic Publishing Ltd., represented by Reggatta Music/Illegal Songs, Inc. except for Shadows In The Rain published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

All titles © 1985 G. M. Sumner except Shadows In The Rain © 1980 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

© 1985 A & M Records Inc.

Alfa™ Records, Inc.

Made in Japan

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: 3 〄 AMP-28125-A TO1-A-9 (Side 1)
• Matrix / Runout: 3 〄 AMP-28125-B TO1-B-2 (Side 2)
• Other: ¥2,800 (Price)

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Comes with obi stripe, three inserts. One insert has calendar (8-10, 1985).

The obi has a red text polygon.

The version WITHOUT the red text polygon on obi is here: The Dream Of The Blue Turtles

Mixed at Blue Wave Recording Studios, St. Philip, Barbados and at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec.

All songs © 1985 Magnetic Publishing Ltd., represented by Reggatta Music/Illegal Songs, Inc. except for Shadows In The Rain published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

All titles © 1985 G. M. Sumner except Shadows In The Rain © 1980 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

© 1985 A & M Records Inc.

Alfa™ Records, Inc.

Made in Japan

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: 3 〄 AMP-28125-A TO1-A-9 (Side 1 (variant 1))
• Matrix / Runout: 3 〄 AMP-28125-B TO1-B-2 (Side 2 (variant 1))
• Matrix / Runout: 3 〄 AMP-28125-A TO1-A-11 (Side 1 (variant 2))
• Matrix / Runout: 3 〄 AMP-28125-B TO1-B-3 (Side 2 (variant 2))
• Price Code: ¥2,800

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On back cover:

[MC logo]

CD

℗ 1985 A & M Records Inc.

© 1985 A & M Records Inc.

Made in West Germany

The Record Was Mixed At Blue Wave Recording Studios, St. Philip, Barbados And At Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec.

[Embossed "PRS Hannover"]

Printed in West Germany

On labels:

℗ 1985 A&M Records, Inc.

© 1985 A&M Records, Inc.

Made In West Germany By Polygram

On booklet, page 1:

All Songs © 1985 Magnetic Publishing Ltd., Represented By Reggatta Music/Illegal Songs, Inc. Except For Shadows In The Rain Published By Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

All Titles © 1985 G. M. Sumner Except Shadows In The Rain © 1980 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

On sticker:

Includes The Hitsingle

If You Love Somebody Set Them Free

393 750-1

Some copies with additional sticker "Deutscher Schallplattenpreis 1985" on front cover.

Additional information:

Including a printed inner sleeve as well as a foldout 4-page booklet with lyrics and pictures.

This edition has "Copyright Control" printed on labels instead of any specific rights society.

In the track A3 'Russians', borrowed theme from "Romance from Lieutenant Kijé Suite" - Sergei Prokofiev.

Similar European versions with "Copyright Control" printed on labels:

- 435835/r435835: the oldest submitted EU version, has G15/615/615-, without POLYGRAM, as a part of runout inscriptions

- 18089818/r18089818: has a different label rim text

- 21736906/r21736906: has a different label rim text & "Made In Holland" on labels

- 29307154/r29307154: has no embossed PRS Hannover, bigger pressing ring

- 30064828/r30064828: has G15/615/615- in runouts on both sides, and POLYGRAM at least in runouts on one side

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 0 82839 37501 6 (Text)
• Barcode: 082839375016 (Scanned)
• Label Code: LC 0485 (On labels and back cover)
• Pressing Plant ID: [PRS Hannover logo] (Embossed on back cover)
• Price Code: POL│289 (Boxed on back cover)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 1 320 DI 5 (Runout side A, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 2 320 3 DU 2̶ (Runout side B, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 1 320 A Z 3 (Runout side A, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 2 320 P B V 5 • ! (Runout side B, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 1 320 C ZF (Runout side A, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 2 320 C MG (Runout side B, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 1 320 5 D D̶ C (Runout side A, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 2 320 E E 1 . 2 A (Runout side B, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 1 320 E L 1 (Runout side A, variant 5)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 2 320 F E ̶̷̸2̶̷̸ 3 (Runout side B, variant 5)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 1 320 X F 3 • 5A (Runout side A, variant 6)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 2 320 1 • 7 B H (Runout side B, variant 6)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 1 320 D D 5 (Runout side A, variant 7)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 2 320 3 Q D 2̶ (Runout side B, variant 7)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 1 320 K N 3 · S (Runout side A, variant 8)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 2 320 K Y I · 03 (Runout side B, variant 8)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750-1 S 1 320 KB C (Runout side A, variant 9)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750-1 S 2 320 KM 1·10 (Runout side B, variant 9)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 1 320 G L 3 · 5A (Runout side A, variant 10)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 - 1 S 2 320 G Z 1 · 7 (Runout side B, variant 10)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 ‒ 1 S 1 320 5 FG (Runout side A, variant 11)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 ‒ 1 S 2 320 1 • 7 G B (Runout side B, variant 11)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 ‒ 1 S 1 320 3 • S K D (Runout side A, variant 12)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 ‒ 1 S 2 320 1 • CB 7 A (Runout side B, variant 12)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 ‒ 1 S 1 320 BW 5 (Runout side A, variant 13)
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750 ‒ 1 S 2 320 1 • 7 F II (Runout side B, variant 13)

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Printed inner sleeve has two inch thumb cut. Four page lyrics and credits insert. ℗ 1985 © 1985

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: DREAM 1 A1 SP-03750-A [AMA?68 scratched out] A1 (Side A runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: DREAM 1-B2 (Side B runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: DREAM 1 A1 MASTERDISK RL SP-03750-A [AMA?68 scratched out] A1 C (Side A runout, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: DREAM 1-B2 Λ 5 (Side B runout, variant 2)

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Mixed at Blue Wave Recording Studios, St. Philip, Barbados and at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec.

℗ 1985 A&M Records Inc.

© 1985 A&M Records Inc.

Made in West Germany / Distrubution Polydor

Printed in West Germany

All songs © 1985 Magnetic Publishing Ltd., represented by Reggatta Music/Illegal Songs, Inc. except for Shadows In The Rain published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

All titles © 1985 G. M. Sumner except Shadows In The Rain © 1980 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

Absolutely the same as The Dream Of The Blue Turtles but with "PRS Hannover" embossed stamp on the back cover.

Included inner sleeve with pictures of band members and insert with lyrics. Some copies had a sticker on the cover front.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 0 82839 37501 6 (Text)
• Barcode: 082839375016 (Scanned)
• Rights Society: GEMA (Boxed)
• Label Code: LC 0485
• Price Code: POL 289
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750-1 S 1 320 3 C B ₳ O (Runout side A (B ₳ O[rotated 90°]))
• Matrix / Runout: 393 750-1 S 2 320 2̶ 3 A T (Runout side B (A T[rotated 90°]))

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Electrosound Los Angeles pressing variant that does not have the EDP oval logo stamp in the runouts.

Label variation from similar ElectroSound Group Midwest pressing 4920727 with the same pressing plant concentric rings.

"Moon Over Bourbon Street" was inspired by "Interview With A Vampire" by Anne Rice.

Includes a four page, 12" x 12" insert with lyrics.

Mixed at Blue Wave Recording Studios, St. Philip, Barbados and Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec.

Branford Marsalis appears courtesy of CBS Records.

Eddy Grant appears courtesy of Ice Records.

This recording is also available on Compact Disc and BASF Chrome Cassette.

Runouts are etched, except for MASTERDISK, which is stamped.

Some or all of this release may be pressed onto translucent wax. When held to light the vinyl is revealed to be translucent.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 075021375017 (Scanned)
• Barcode: 0 7502-13750-1 (Text)
• Rights Society: BMI
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-A (Side A Label)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B (Side B Label)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-A-M2 MASTERDISK RL ELA-△26913 I (Side A runout (Var. 1))
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B-M2 MASTERDISK ELA∆26913-△26913X II (Side B runout (Var. 1))
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-A-MI MASTERDISK RL ELA-△26913 III (Side A runout (Var. 2))
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B-MI MASTERDISK ELA-△26913X (Side B runout (Var. 2))
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-A-M2 MASTERDISK RL ELA-△26913 (Side A runout (Var. 3))
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B-MI MASTERDISK ELA-△26913X II (Side B runout (Var. 3))
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-A-M1 MASTERDISK RL ELA-△26913 111 (Side A runout (Var. 4))
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B-M1 MASTERDISK ELA-△26913X 11 (Side B runout (Var. 4))

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Sting is credited as "Me" for backing vocals' credit and "Myself" for producer's credit. Mixed at Blue Wave Recording Studios, St Philip, Barbados and at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec [a=Branford Marsalis] appears courtesy of [l=CBS Records] [a=Eddy Grant] appears courtesy of [l=Ice Records] and supplied the studio. Chicken assisted with the photography. (P) (C) 1985 A&M Records Inc. All songs written by Sting. All songs published by Magnetic Publishing Ltd. except Shadows In The Rain published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. All titles (C) 1985 G. M. Sumner except Shadows In The Rain (C) 1980 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. Romance from Lieutenant Kije Suite used by kind permission of Boosey And Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd. Issued with a printed inner sleeve and 24"x12" printed pull out

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: DREAM 1B // 4 ▽ 420 H A1 (Runout Side A)
• Matrix / Runout: DREAM 1A // 5 ▽ 420 H 1C A (Runout Side B)
• Matrix / Runout: BilBo Tape One (Runout Side B, etched)
• Matrix / Runout: DREAM 1B // 4 ▽ 420 H 1 (Runout Side A (Variant 1, stamped))
• Matrix / Runout: DREAM 1 - B5 (Runout Side B (Variant 1, etched))
• Matrix / Runout: BilBo Tape One (Runout Side B (Variant 1, etched))

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"Price Code G" on back cover. This release also exist with promo stamp on sleeve). "(ER) PRINTED IN CANADA" near the bottom of the spine. "Moon Over Bourbon Street" was inspired by "Interview With A Vampire" by Anne Rice. Mixed at Blue Wave Recording Studios, St. Philip, Barbados and at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec. Mastered at Masterdisk Corp., New York, NY. Released with a printed inner-sleeve and a folded lyrics-photos insert The runouts are etched, except that "(EDP)" and "MASTERDISK" are stamped. (EDP) is actually encircled.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: ASCAP (A5)
• Rights Society: BMI (A1 to A4, B1 to B5)
• Price Code: G
• Pressing Plant ID: CR
• Other: [Ever Reddy logo] (Spine)
• Matrix / Runout: SP- ̶O̶ ̶3750-A-INT RL MI SFI SMI (EDP) MASTERDISK (A-Side runout variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-3750-B-INT-l MI CR (EDP) MASTERDISK (B-Side runout variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: SP- ̷0̷3750-A ¹-INT-1 MASTERDISK RL CR EDP M1 (Side A runout variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-3750-B-INT-1 ② EDP MASTERDISK M1 CR CR (Side B runout variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: SP- ̷0̷3750-A-INT MASTERDISK RL EDP M1 SF1 SM1 (A-Side runout, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-3750-B-INT-1 EDP MASTERDISK M1 CR (B-Side runout, variant 3)

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Pressed on Translucent Vinyl. EDP and MASTERDISK stamped on each side in run-out matrix. "Moon Over Bourbon Street" was inspired by "Interview With A Vampire" by Anne Rice. Mixed at Blue Wave Recording Studios, St. Philip, Barbados and at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec. Mastered at Masterdisk Corp., New York, NY. Released with a printed inner-sleeve and a lyrics-insert Some copies may have a gold "promotional" stamp on the back cover. Some copies may have a "Featuring the hits singles..." sticker on the front cover. [Runouts:] Variant 4 has unreadable etched text which looks like "Ernie".

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: ASCAP (A5)
• Rights Society: BMI (A1 to A4, B1 to B5)
• Matrix / Runout: SP.03750.A.EUR2 E-EMW-E m1SFSM2 (Side A runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-A̶B-EUR2 RL m1 (Side B runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-A-EUR3 8 (Side A runout, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B-RCA2 (Side B runout, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-A-EUR4 MASTERDISK EDP ELA-△26913 (Side A runout, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B-M1 MASTERDISK ELA-△ 26913X (Side B runout, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: SP.03750.A.EUR2 EDP MASTERDISK E-EMW-E m1SFSM2 (Side A runout, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B-ES 2 MASTERDISK RL [Unreadable text] (Side B runout, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: SP.03750.A.EUR2 EDP MASTERDISK ELA- △26913 M1SF2SM1 (Side A runout, variant 5)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B-M2 MASTERDISK ELA-△26913X 11 (Side B runout, variant 5)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-A-M1 MASTERDISK RL ELA-△ 26913 111 (Side A runout, variant 6)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B-M1 MASTERDISK ELA-△ 26913X (Side B runout, variant 6)
• Matrix / Runout: SP.03750.A.EUR2 EDP MASTERDISK m1 1-EMW-1 (Side A runout, variant 7)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-03750-B'''-ES2 MASTERDISK RL EMW (Side B runout, variant 7)

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RCA, Indianapolis pressing; RCA Record Club edition. some or all of this version may be pressed onto translucent wax. when held to light vinyl is revealed to be translucent.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 0 7502-13750-1 (Text)
• Barcode: 075021375017 (Scanned)
• Matrix / Runout: R-150266-A (Side A label)
• Matrix / Runout: R-150266-B (Side B label)
• Matrix / Runout: S̶P̶-̶0̶3̶7̶5̶0̶-̶A̶-̶R̶C̶A̶5̶ R150266A 5 MASTERDISK Λ1 I (Side A runout, variant 1 etched / MASTERDISK Λ1 I stamped)
• Matrix / Runout: R-150266B-1 I 1 Λ2 (Side B runout, variant 1 etched / 1 Λ2 stamped)
• Matrix / Runout: S̶P̶-̶0̶3̶7̶5̶0̶-̶A̶-̶R̶C̶A̶5̶ R150266A-5 MASTERDISK I A2H (Side A runout, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: R150266B-1 I A2E (Side B runout, variant 4)

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Released with 4-pages insert (with lyrics in English) and 2-pages insert (with lyrics/ information in Japanese). Released with obi-strip.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Other: ¥2,800 (Price)
• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: CS 〄 C28Y3009 A-1 (Side 1)
• Matrix / Runout: C28Y3009 B-1 (Side 2)
• Barcode: T4998 012 31691 2

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