Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 985
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2437 985 S1 = 2 3 20Side A runout stamped
2437 985 S 2 3 20Side B runout stamped
James LastRomantische Träumereien
Vinyl pressings
Romantische Träumereien
by James Last · 1983
12 pressings9 countriesNoveltyRomanticPopClassical
Romantische Träumereien was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Romantische Träumereien
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 9 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 985
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MIM-1-8328
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Ecuador
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor LP-75226
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
75226 - ASide A runout etched
75226 - BSide B runout etched
Greece
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 985
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
Ireland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 985
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor MIM-1-8328First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Polydor LP-75226First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 2437 985First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 32 128-1LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Greece | Polydor 2437 985LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Compilation · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Compilation · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Greece | Polydor 2437 985First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1983 | Ireland | Polydor 2437 985First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Israel | Polydor 2437 985First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 2437 985First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Polydor 2437 985First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Polydor 2437 985First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 29 190 6LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Der Einsame Hirte4:22
- A2La Vie En Rose4:35
- A3Endless Journey3:42
- A4Moonglow And Picnic3:10
- A5Ave Maria No Morro4:33
- A6Let It Be3:50
- B1Ballade Pour Adeline3:13
- B2Biscaya4:03
- B3South Of The Border3:34
- B4I Left My Heart In San Francisco3:17
- B5Moonlight Serenade5:01
- B6Wenn Süß Das Mondlicht Auf Den Hügeln Schläft4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romantische Träumereien are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Romantische Träumereien are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Romantische Träumereien first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, UK, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is Polydor 2437 985.
How do I tell if my copy of Romantische Träumereien is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2437 985, MIM-1-8328, LP-75226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2437 985 S1 = 2 3 20 and 2437 985 S 2 3 20. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romantische Träumereien 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.
