Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 600 238-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Yellow Transparent
- Runout / matrix
600238 A-1/80S Made in Germany
600238 B-1/80S Made in Germany
Dschinghis KhanRom
Vinyl pressings
Rom
by Dschinghis Khan · 1980
14 pressings8 countriesSchlagerPop
Rom was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Rom
14 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 600 238-213Jupiter Records 600 238
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
600238 A-1/80SRunout side A
600238 B-1/80SRunout side B
S 600 238 ALabel side A
S 600 238 BLabel side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 101 777Jupiter Records 101 777-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Matte Cover
- Runout / matrix
Made in Germany 101777 A-2/80SRunout side A, variant 1
Made in Germany 101777 B-2/80SRunout side B, variant 1
Made in Germany 101777 A-2/80S IIRunout side A, variant 2
Made in Germany 101777 B-2/80S IIRunout side B, variant 2
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 102 082Jupiter Records 102 082-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Made in Germany 102082 A-1/80SRunout side A
102082 B-1/80S Made in GermanyRunout side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 101 777Jupiter Records 101 777-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Glossy Cover
- Runout / matrix
Made in Germany 101777 A-2/80SRunout side A
Made in Germany 101777 B-2/80SRunout side B
S 101 777 ALabel side A
S 101 777 BLabel side B
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 3891-9260
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Jupiter Records 3891-9260First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Argentina | Jupiter Records 3891-9260First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Austria | Jupiter Records 101 777 / Jupiter Records 101 777-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Young 301.0260First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | France | Jupiter Records 102 082 / Jupiter Records 102 082-100First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Jupiter Records 600 238-213First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Germany | Jupiter Records 600 238-213 / Jupiter Records 600 238First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Jupiter Records 101 777 / Jupiter Records 101 777-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Jupiter Records 102 082 / Jupiter Records 102 082-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Jupiter Records 101 777 / Jupiter Records 101 777-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DE 3150First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Jupiter Records 101 777 / Jupiter Records 101 777-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | Gallo XPD 1909First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Gallo PD 1911First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ARom5:50
- BDie Fremden5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rom are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rom are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Rom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, Argentina, Austria, Brazil and more. One of them is Jupiter Records 600 238-213.
How do I tell if my copy of Rom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600 238-213, 101 777, 102 082, 3891-9260) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 600238 A-1/80S Made in Germany and 600238 B-1/80S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rom 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.
