Mexico
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola LAN-346
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
J.J. SIDE A ʘ 3. LAN- 346.A.Etched side A
J.J. SIDE B ʘ 3. LAN- 346.B.Etched side B
203.521On both labels
José JoséRomántico
Vinyl pressings
Romántico
by José José · 1981
13 pressings9 countriesBoleroBalladLatinPop
Romántico was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Romántico
10 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Pronto PTS-1095
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Pronto PAL-0701
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola SE 60183
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 18(0231)00164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Guatemala
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ALP-79
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Ariola SE 60183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0231)00164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Guatemala | Ariola ALP-79First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Ariola LAN-346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Ariola LAN-346LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Panama | Ariola ALP-79First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Peru | Ariola LAN-346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Ariola I-203821First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Pronto PTS-1095First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Pronto PAL-0701First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Ariola LPAS- 6096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Venezuela | Ariola 7096 / Ariola AR-7096LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Ariola LAN-346LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1El Reloj3:42
- A2Cómo Fue3:15
- A3Cancionero3:50
- A4Reina Mía2:51
- A5Regálame Esta Noche2:50
- A6Polvo Enamorado3:43
- B1La Gloria Eres Tú3:06
- B2Te Me Olvidas3:25
- B3Novia Mía3:21
- B4Un Poco Más3:42
- B5Muchachita3:40
- B6Tu Ausencia2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romántico are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Romántico are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1989.
When was Romántico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Mexico, US, Argentina, Colombia and more. One of them is Ariola LAN-346.
How do I tell if my copy of Romántico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LAN-346, PTS-1095, PAL-0701, SE 60183) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J.J. SIDE A ʘ 3. LAN- 346.A. and J.J. SIDE B ʘ 3. LAN- 346.B.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romántico 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.
