France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ibis AKLP 1521
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
∴ AKLP 1521 A1Runout side A
∴ AKLP 1521 B3Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Romeo & Juliet
by Alec R. Costandinos · 1978
23 pressings15 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Romeo & Juliet was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Romeo & Juliet
17 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 13 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.
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9199 702
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PHI 9199702 1 CIDISRunout stamped A side
PHI 9199702 2 CIDISRunout stamped B side
US
January 16, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7086
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NBLP 7086-AS CP 1 AZ [flower]Runout side A
NBLP 7086-BS CP-1 AZ [birds]Runout side B
NBLP 7086-ASA side label
NBLP 7086-BSB side label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7086 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Kelo Music KTF 5003
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ibis IBIS-7086RCA Victor IBIS-7086
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TG IBIS-7086-AS-2Side A run-out area
IBIS-7086-B D-TO BGSide B run-out area
IBIS-7086-ASide A label
IBIS-7086-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Kelo Music KTF 5003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Ibis IBIS-7086 / RCA Victor IBIS-7086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Ibis AKLP 1521First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Philips 9199 702First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | Ibis IBLP 3001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Israel | Orange OBIS 1006 / Ibis OBIS 1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Casablanca DBR 20109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | CGD RB 289First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips RJ-7590First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Musart EDI-60471First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | VMC International VI 2427 / Ibis VI 2427First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Philippines | Philips 9199 702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Arrival Records DS 4031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Ibis IBC 7086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Turkey | Ronnex RON 77First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | Unidisc SPLP-8002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 9199 702 / Ibis AKLP 1521LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARomeo & Juliet (Acts I et II)15:17
- BRomeo & Juliet (Acts III, IV et V)16:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romeo & Juliet are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Romeo & Juliet are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1978 and 1990.
When was Romeo & Juliet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Ibis AKLP 1521.
How do I tell if my copy of Romeo & Juliet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AKLP 1521, 9199 702, NBLP 7086, NBLP 7086 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ∴ AKLP 1521 A1 and ∴ AKLP 1521 B3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romeo & Juliet 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.
