US
September 7, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 422-878 013-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
422878013-1-AS SP 1-1 SRCRunout side A
422878013-1-BS SP SRC 1-1Runout side B
DinoRomeo
Vinyl pressings
Romeo
by Dino · 1990
10 pressings5 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingDance-popElectronic
Romeo 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 Romeo
9 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 422-878 012-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 422-878 012-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records PR12-6634-1Island Records PR12 6634
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR - 126634 - A - SP 1-1Etched Side A
PR - 126634 - B - SP 1-1Etched Side B
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 878 013-1
- Format
- 12"
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 422-878 012-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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 | Australia | Island Records 878 013-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Australia | Island Records 422-878 012-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Canada | Island Records IS 1303First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Island Records 113 788First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Guatemala | Island Records 878 681-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Island Records PR12-6634-1 / Island Records PR12 6634First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Island Records 422-878 012-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Island Records 422-878 012-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Island Records 422-878 013-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Island Records 422-878 013-112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Romeo (12" Remix)5:32
- A2Romeo (Red Zone Mix)5:30
- A3Romeo (Instrumental)5:15
- B1Romeo (Radio Edit)4:10
- B2Romeo (Dub Version)4:08
- B3Romeo (Loop A Pella)4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romeo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Romeo are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Romeo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Island Records 422-878 013-1, released September 7, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Romeo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 422-878 013-1, 422-878 012-7, PR12-6634-1, 878 013-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 422878013-1-AS SP 1-1 SRC and 422878013-1-BS SP SRC 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romeo 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.