US
June 18, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44915
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSP150881-1E 2Side A, runout, etched
ZSP-150887-1CSide B, runout, etched
ZSP 150881Side A, label
ZSP 150887Side B, label
Johnny MathisLove Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" (A Time For Us)
Vinyl pressings
Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" (A Time For Us)
by Johnny Mathis · 1969
13 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet"
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
June 18, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44915
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-150881-1C PSide A, runout, etched
ZSP-150887-1C PSide B, runout, etched
ZSP 150881Side A, label
ZSP 150887Side B, label
US
June 18, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44915
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-150881-1B TISide A, runout, etched
ZSS-150882-1C STEREO TISide B, runout, etched
ZSP 150881Side A, label
ZSP 150887Side B, label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44915
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4455
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
August 15, 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4455
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS BA-221665First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Greece | CBS BA 301256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | CBS 4455First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4455First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4455First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44915First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia 4-44915First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44915First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44915First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44915First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4455First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 22.1667", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Uruguay | CBS 22.1667", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" (A Time For Us)2:50
- BThe World I Threw Away3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia 4-44915, released June 18, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-44915, 4455, BA-221665, BA 301256) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP150881-1E 2 and ZSP-150887-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" 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.
