Europe
March 10, 2000- Label and catalog number
- RCA 74321 73221 1Terrier Records 74321 73221 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Pink, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BA-CR HIM A Audiodisc 000125Runout side A
BA-CR HIM B Audiodisc 000125Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Razorblade Romance
by HIM · 2000
18 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockRock
Razorblade Romance was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Razorblade Romance
1 pressing came out in 2000, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Europe | RCA 74321 73221 1 / Terrier Records 74321 73221 1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2004 | Finland | BMG Finland 82876 606081 / Terrier Records 82876 606081LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2004 | US | Jimmy Franks Recording CompanyLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2004 | US | Jimmy Franks Recording CompanyLP, Album, Mispress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mispress · Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | US | Jimmy Franks Recording CompanyLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2008 | US | Jimmy Franks Recording Company JFRC0803VLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | The End Records TE352-1LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Remastered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Remastered |
| 2014 | US | The End Records TE352-4LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 2017 | US | The End Records TE352-4LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Watford | Music12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2023 | US | BMG 538906951LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | BMG 538906951LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Sony Music 19658860101 / RCA 19658860101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Finland | RCA 19658860101LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | USA & Canada | BMG 964035201LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | BMG 964155841LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | BMG 4099964155839LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2026 | UK | Sony Music 19958453851 / RCA 19958453851LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1I Love You (Prelude To Tragedy)3:09
- A2Poison Girl3:51
- A3Join Me In Death3:36
- A4Right Here In My Arms4:03
- A5Gone With The Sin4:22
- B1Razorblade Kiss4:18
- B2Bury Me Deep Inside Your Heart4:16
- B3Heaven Tonight3:18
- B4Death Is In Love With Us2:58
- B5Ressurection3:39
- B6One Last Time5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Razorblade Romance are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Razorblade Romance are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2000 and 2026.
When was Razorblade Romance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in Europe. One of them is RCA 74321 73221 1, released March 10, 2000.
How do I tell if my copy of Razorblade Romance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 73221 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BA-CR HIM A Audiodisc 000125 and BA-CR HIM B Audiodisc 000125. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Razorblade 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.