US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8582
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-8582-SA-DMM-SP1 SP 1-1 STERLING-1Side A
AL-8582-SB-DMM-SP1 SP 1-1 STERLING-1Side B
Carly SimonMy Romance
Vinyl pressings
My Romance
by Carly Simon · 1990
10 pressings7 countriesRockFunk / SoulPop
My Romance was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 My Romance
7 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista 150.8064
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
150.8064-ALabel, side A
150.8064-BLabel, side B
Canada
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8582
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista 210602
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista AST(L) 220
- Format
- LP, Album
South Korea
1990- Label and catalog number
- Seoul Records SAPR 085Arista AL-8582
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | Arista 150.8064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Canada | Arista AL-8582LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1990 | Canada | Arista AL-8582LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1990 | Canada | Arista AL-8582First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Portugal | Arista 210602First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Africa | Arista AST(L) 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Korea | Seoul Records SAPR 085 / Arista AL-8582First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Arista 210 602First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Arista AL-8582First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Arista AL-8582LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1My Romance
- A2By Myself / See Your Face Before Me
- A3When Your Lover Has Gone
- A4In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
- A5My Funny Valentine
- A6Something Wonderful
- B1Little Girl Blue
- B2He Was Too Good To Me
- B3What Has She Got
- B4Bewitched
- B5Danny Boy
- B6Time After Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Romance are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Romance are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was My Romance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Brazil, Canada, Portugal and more. One of them is Arista AL-8582.
How do I tell if my copy of My Romance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL-8582, 150.8064, 210602, AST(L) 220) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-8582-SA-DMM-SP1 SP 1-1 STERLING-1 and AL-8582-SB-DMM-SP1 SP 1-1 STERLING-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Romance 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.
