US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Moby Dick Records BTG-1134
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
LoverdeBackstreet Romance
Vinyl pressings
Backstreet Romance
by Loverde · 1983
12 pressings7 countriesHi NRGElectronic
Backstreet Romance was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Backstreet Romance
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Moby Dick Records BTG-1136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTG-1136 A (BR) L-13929Label side-A
BTG-1136 A (BR) L-13929Label side-B
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc 12 MOBY-04Moby Dick Records 12 MOBY-04
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Greece
1983- Label and catalog number
- Music-Box MB 10137
- Format
- 7"
Mexico
1983- Label and catalog number
- Trebol TI 70688
- Format
- 12"
Mexico
1983- Label and catalog number
- Musart MI 31031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Unidisc 12 MOBY-04 / Moby Dick Records 12 MOBY-04First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Greece | Music-Box MB 10137First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI 70688First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart MI 31031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart MI 31031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Ariola Benelux 600.929First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Dance Records 105.678First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | South Africa | Moby Dick Records MSM 2First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Spain | Hispavox 549 071First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | US | Moby Dick Records BTG-1134First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Moby Dick Records BTG-113412", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | US | Moby Dick Records BTG-1136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABackstreet Romance3:40
- BBackstreet Romance3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Backstreet Romance are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Backstreet Romance are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Backstreet Romance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, Greece, Mexico and more. One of them is Moby Dick Records BTG-1134.
How do I tell if my copy of Backstreet Romance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BTG-1134, BTG-1136, 12 MOBY-04, MB 10137) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Backstreet 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.
