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Frantic Romantic

by Jermaine Stewart · 1986

15 pressings12 countriesSynth-popFunkSoulElectronic

Frantic Romantic was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Frantic Romantic

15 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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

1986
Label and catalog number
10 Records DIX 26
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

DIX 26 A-3U-1-1- D TOWNHOUSESide A runout

DIX 26 B-3U-1-1-3 D TOWNHOUSESide B runout

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Arista AL8-8395Arista AL 8-8395
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

AL 8-8395 SA RCA I I STERLING A2KRunout side A

AL88395-SB-RCA I I STERLING A2GRunout side B

AL 8-8395 SALabel side A

AL 8-8395 SBLabel side B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 15 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1986Australia10 Records DIX 26First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986Canada10 Records VL2365 / Virgin VL2365First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986Europe10 Records 207 582 / Virgin 207 582First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1986France10 Records 250261 / Virgin 250261First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986Greece10 Records VG 50215First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986Italy10 Records DIX 26First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986New Zealand10 Records DIX 26First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986PhilippinesVirgin V-4672 / 10 Records DIX 26First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986Portugal10 Records 605418First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986UK10 Records DIX 26First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986UK10 Records DIX 26First yearLP, Album, SamplerLP, Album, Sampler
1986UK10 Records DIX 26First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986USArista AL8-8395 / Arista AL 8-8395First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986Japan10 Records 25VB-1111First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986Japan10 Records 25VB-1111First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. A1We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off4:54
  2. A2Versatile4:01
  3. A3Moonlight Carnival5:35
  4. A4Out To Punish4:01
  5. A5Don't Ever Leave Me5:03
  6. B1Dance Floor
  7. B2Jody
  8. B3Give Your Love To Me4:25
  9. B4The Word Is Out
  10. B5Frantic Romantic

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Frantic Romantic are there?

15 vinyl pressings of Frantic Romantic are listed here, from 12 countries.

When was Frantic Romantic first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is 10 Records DIX 26.

How do I tell if my copy of Frantic Romantic is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIX 26, AL8-8395, 25VB-1111, VL2365) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DIX 26 A-3U-1-1- D TOWNHOUSE and DIX 26 B-3U-1-1-3 D TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Frantic Romantic 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.

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