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David CassidyRomance (Let Your Heart Go)

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Romance (Let Your Heart Go)

by David Cassidy · 1985

13 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic

Romance (Let Your Heart Go) 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 (Let Your Heart Go)

13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.

UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Arista ARIST 12 620
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

ARISTA 12620 A//8 ▽420R 1 1 ARUNRunout side A

ARISTA 12620 B//3 ▽420R 1 1Runout side B

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Arista ARIST 22620
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

ARISTA 22620 A//1▽420 Rrunout A

ARISTA 22620 B//1▽420 Rrunout B

ARIST 22 620-Alabel A

ARIST 22 620-Blabel B

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Arista ARIST 620
Format
7", 45 RPM · Blue centerlabels
Runout / matrix

ARIST DJ 620 A // 2∇420 R ARUNStamped+Etched Side A

ARIST 620 B// 3∇420 RStamped Side B

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Arista ARIPD 2620
Format
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Picture Disc
Runout / matrix

ARISD+22620+A ORLAKEA-Side

ARISD+22620+BB-Side

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Australia

1985
Label and catalog number
Arista X 13212Arista X-13212
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
Runout / matrix

SMX-65509 W2ASide A runout etched

SMX-65510 W2ASide B runout etched

MX-65509Side A label

MX-65510Side B label

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 13 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985ArgentinaAriola S-0515First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1985AustraliaArista X 13212 / Arista X-13212First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited
1985AustraliaArista K-9692First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985EuropeArista 107 344First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985EuropeArista 601 885First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1985EuropeArista 107 472First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo
1985GermanyArista 601 693 / Arista 601 693-213First year12"12"
1985IrelandArista ARIST 620First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1985UKArista ARIST 12 620First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1985UKArista ARIST 22620First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1985UKArista ARIST 620First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1985UKArista ARIPD 2620First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc
1985UKArista ARIST 620First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM

Tracklist

  1. ARomance (Let Your Heart Go)
  2. BRomance (Let Your Heart Go) (Instrumental)

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Romance (Let Your Heart Go) are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Romance (Let Your Heart Go) are listed here, from 6 countries.

When was Romance (Let Your Heart Go) first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Arista ARIST 12 620.

How do I tell if my copy of Romance (Let Your Heart Go) is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 12 620, ARIST 22620, ARIST 620, ARIPD 2620) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARISTA 12620 A//8 ▽420R 1 1 ARUN and ARISTA 12620 B//3 ▽420R 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Romance (Let Your Heart Go) 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.

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