Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 206 983
- Format
- LP, Album · Grey Background Label
- Runout / matrix
DM 206 983 ALabel Side A
DM 206 983 BLabel Side B
David CassidyRomance
Vinyl pressings
Romance
by David Cassidy · 1985
12 pressings10 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Romance was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Romance
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Australia & New Zealand
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista L 38339Arista L-38339
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX 62859 P2ASide A runout hand-etched
SMX 62860 P2ASide B runout hand-etched
SMX-62859Side A label
SMX-62860Side A label
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 206 983Sonocord 36050-3
- Format
- LP, Album · Sonderauflage Sonocord
- Runout / matrix
2 069 8 3 A // 1▽ 4 2 0 R II ARUNRunout, side A
2 0 6 9 8 3 B // 1 ▽ 4 2 0 R II ARUNRunout, side B
S 206 983 ALabel, side A
S 206 983 BLabel, side B
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 062-VG 60020
- Format
- LP, Album
Israel
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista BAN 206 983Hed-Arzi BAN 206 983
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
015 206983 A-2 020 ARUNSide A runout etched
ARUN 206983 B-2 020Side B runout etched
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARS 39206
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Ariola TLP - 60184First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista L 38339 / Arista L-38339First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 206 983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Arista 206 983 / Sonocord 36050-3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Arista 42 192 5LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1985 | Greece | Arista 062-VG 60020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Israel | Arista BAN 206 983 / Hed-Arzi BAN 206 983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Arista ARS 39206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Arista 25RS-252First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Arista 25RS-252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | Arista ARL 8057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Arista 206 983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Romance5:27
- A2Touched By Lightning4:27
- A3The Last Kiss4:35
- A4Thin Ice4:45
- A5Someone4:18
- B1The Letter4:42
- B2Heart Of Emotion4:35
- B3Tenderly3:24
- B4She Knows All About Boys3:25
- B5Remember Me3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romance are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Romance are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Romance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, Australia & New Zealand, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Arista 206 983.
How do I tell if my copy of Romance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 206 983, L 38339, 062-VG 60020, BAN 206 983) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 206 983 A and DM 206 983 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
