Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCA-322
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01-05-2177-11Side A, etched
0105-2178-1DSide B, etched
Javier SolísRomance
Vinyl pressings
Romance
by Javier Solís · 1964
18 pressings8 countriesRancheraMariachiLatin
Romance was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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
6 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCS 322
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCS 322
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Bolivia
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS 50032Columbia 50032
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCA 613
- Format
- LP, Mono
Costa Rica
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCS 322
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Bolivia | CBS 50032 / Columbia 50032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Colombia | CBS DCA 613First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Costa Rica | CBS DCS 322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Mexico | CBS DCA-322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Mexico | CBS DCS 322First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Mexico | CBS DCS 322First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Ecuador | CBS LP-12-13175LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Ecuador | CBS Columbia 331-0034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Ecuador | CBS LP-13175LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | CBS S 64955LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Colombia | Columbia 14613LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | CBS 1-4613LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | CBS DCS - 613 / CBS DCS-613LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Costa Rica | CBS DCS 322LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia ES 1944LP | LP |
| ? | US | Caytronics CYS 1057LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | CBS DCA-580LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | CBS DCA-304LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Entrega Total
- A2El Malquerido
- A3A Pesar De Todo
- A4No Te Maldigo
- A5Gracias
- A6Cada Quien Su Vida
- B1La Corriente
- B2Esta Noche Pago Yo
- B3La Gente
- B4El Rostro Mio
- B5Recuerdos De Ipacarai
- B6Copa De Vino
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romance are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Romance are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 1980.
When was Romance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Mexico, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica. One of them is CBS DCA-322.
How do I tell if my copy of Romance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DCA-322, DCS 322, 50032, DCA 613) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-05-2177-11 and 0105-2178-1D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.