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Romantic Guitar

by Julian Bream · 1970

16 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical

Romantic Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Romantic Guitar

5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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

1970
Label and catalog number
RCA Red Seal LSC-3156
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

A2-B ZRRS-3840-11SOn side 1

A2-A ZRRS 3841 5SOn side 2

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US

1970
Label and catalog number
RCA Red Seal LSC-3156
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

A1 F ZRRS-3840-125On side 1

A2 G ZRRS 3841 5SOn side 2

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Canada

1970
Label and catalog number
RCA Red Seal LSC-3156
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

A2-B ZRRS-3840On side 1

A2-A ZRRS 3841On side 2

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Canada

1970
Label and catalog number
RCA Red Seal LSC-3156
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

ZRRS-3746-2 TGSide 1 runout, etched

ZRRS-3841 TGSide 2 runout, etched

ZRRS-3840Label A

ZRRS-3841Label B

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Germany

1970
Label and catalog number
RCA Red Seal LSC-3156
Format
LP, Album · Dynagroove
Runout / matrix

ZRRS-3840 I Manufactured in GermanySide A runout

ZRRS-3841- I C Manufactured in GermanySide B runout

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

All 16 vinyl pressings

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

1970s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970CanadaRCA Red Seal LSC-3156First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970CanadaRCA Red Seal LSC-3156First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970GermanyRCA Red Seal LSC-3156First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970USRCA Red Seal LSC-3156First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970USRCA Red Seal LSC-3156First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971UKRCA Red Seal SB 6844LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971UKRCA Red Seal SB 6844LP, AlbumLP, Album
1972South KoreaRCA Red Seal LSC-3156LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1980s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1981UKRCA Classics RL 43517 / RCA Red Seal RL 43517LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1984GermanyRCA Victrola VL-89286LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
1988GermanyRCA Victor GL86798LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaRCA Red Seal LSC-3156LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?AustraliaRCA Red Seal VRL1-7158LP, AlbumLP, Album
?GermanyRCA Red Seal LSC 3156 / RCA Red Seal 26.41101 AWLP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?GermanyRCA Red Seal LSC 3156 / RCA Red Seal 26.41101LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?JapanRCA Red Seal SRA-2730LP, AlbumLP, Album

Tracklist

  1. Grand Sonata In A
  2. A1Allegro Risoluto9:12
  3. A2Romanze4:25
  4. A3Andantino Variato7:50
  5. B1Songs Without Words, Op. 19, No. 6 (Venetian Boat Song)2:40
  6. B2Canzonetta4:32
  7. B3Menuetto5:15
  8. Tárrega
  9. B4Prelude (Lágrima)2:03
  10. B5Three Mazurkas7:00

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Romantic Guitar are there?

16 vinyl pressings of Romantic Guitar are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1988.

When was Romantic Guitar first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is RCA Red Seal LSC-3156.

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

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-3156) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A2-B ZRRS-3840-11S and A2-A ZRRS 3841 5S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Romantic Guitar 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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