US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20111 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20111-AS SM-1 AZ [flower] A3 SSide A Runout Etchings
XLP 822-1K H.Side B Runout Stamped
NBD 20111 ASSide A Label
Alec R. CostandinosRomeo & Juliet
Vinyl pressings
Romeo & Juliet
by Alec R. Costandinos · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / 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
7 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20115 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Lightning Records LIG 535
- Format
- 7"
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6172 805
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1 R AKS 1522 A 6172 805 A BB CVRunout side A
1 R AKS 1522 B 6172 805 B CVRunout side B
6172 805 1Label side A
6172 805 2Label side B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ibis AKS 1522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AKS 1522
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ibis AKS 1522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AKS 1522
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Philips 6172 805First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Ibis AKS 1522First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Ibis AKS 1522First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Philippines | VMC International VOI-78-285 / Ibis VOI-78-285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Lightning Records LIG 535First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBD 20111 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBD 20115 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips SFL-24107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Casablanca IBS 0867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-4277" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ARomeo & Juliet13:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romeo & Juliet are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Romeo & Juliet are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Romeo & Juliet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, France, Philippines. One of them is Casablanca NBD 20111 DJ.
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 NBD 20111 DJ, NBD 20115 DJ, LIG 535, 6172 805) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBD-20111-AS SM-1 AZ [flower] A3 S and XLP 822-1K H.. 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.
