US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Twin/Tone Records TTR 8558
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8558-A S-14757 1- MASTERDISK HWSide A, etched except MASTERDISK
8558-B S-14758 1- MASTERDISKSide B, etched except MASTERDISK
Jonathan Richman & The Modern LoversRockin' And Romance
Vinyl pressings
Rockin' And Romance
by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers · 1985
14 pressings11 countriesPower PopPop RockRock
Rockin' And Romance was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Rockin' And Romance
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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
June 7, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade ROUGH 72
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ROUGH 72 A-1U-1-Side A runout Stamped
ROUGH 72 B-1U-1-Side B runout Stamped
UK
June 7, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade ROUGH 72
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ROUGH 72 A-1U-1-1 1 1Side A runout
ROUGH 72 B-1U-1-1 1 1Side B runout
Greece
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade VG 50130
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VG 50130 ARunout Side 1, stamped
VG 50130 BRunout Side 2, stamped
Rough 72aLabel Side 1
Rough 72bLabel Side 2
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RTRANZ 011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX256351 B RTRANZ011-1etched in side 1 runout
MX256352 RTRANZ011-Twoetched in side 2 runout
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RTT 72
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Rough Trade RTRANZ 011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Rough Trade RTT 72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 70381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 31 / Rough Trade ROUGH 72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 31First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | Italy | Rough Trade ROUGH 72 / Rough Trade Rough 72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Rough Trade 25RTL-3008First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Megadisc MD 7984First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Twin/Tone Records TTR 8558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Twin/Tone Records TTR 8558LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | UK | Rough Trade ROUGH 72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Rough Trade ROUGH 72First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | Greece | Rough Trade VG 50130First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Nuevos Medios 43 171LLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Beach2:17
- A2My Jeans3:14
- A3Down In Bermuda3:05
- A4The U.F.O. Man3:17
- A5I Must Be King2:39
- A6Vincent Van Gogh2:27
- A7Walter Johnson2:20
- B1I'm Just Beginning To Live2:50
- B2The Fenway2:29
- B3Chewing Gum Wrapper3:19
- B4The Baltimores2:57
- B5Up In The Sky Sometime2:50
- B6Now Is Better Than Before2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockin' And Romance are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rockin' And Romance are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Rockin' And Romance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Greece, Australia and more. One of them is Twin/Tone Records TTR 8558.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockin' And Romance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TTR 8558, ROUGH 72, VG 50130, RTRANZ 011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8558-A S-14757 1- MASTERDISK HW and 8558-B S-14758 1- MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rockin' And 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.
