UK & Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 26783
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Marvin GayeRomantically Yours
Vinyl pressings
Romantically Yours
by Marvin Gaye · 1985
13 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Romantically Yours 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 Romantically Yours
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40208
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PAL-40208-1CMatrix/Runout, Etched
PBL-40208-1CMatrix/Runout, Etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 40208
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PAL-40208-1KMatrix/Runout, Etched
PBL-40208-1CMatrix/Runout, Etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40208
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
‾P(2) o PAL-40208-1CSide A runout
‾P(2) o PBL-40208-1C ASide B runout
AL 40208Side A label
BL 40208Side B label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 2235
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Sampler
Brazil
1985- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS 138.657
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | CBS SBP 8136First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Discos CBS 138.657First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Columbia FC 40208First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBS 26744First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | CBS CBS 26744First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Israel | CBS 26744First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 3147First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | CBS CBS 26783First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Columbia FC 40208First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Columbia CAS 2235First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Sampler · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Columbia PC 40208First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Columbia FC 40208First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 3147LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1More2:40
- A2Why Did I Choose You?2:36
- A3Maria3:05
- A4The Shadow Of Your Smile3:01
- A5Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)3:18
- A6I Won't Cry Anymore2:51
- B1Just Like4:08
- B2Walkin' In The Rain2:53
- B3I Live For You2:39
- B4Stranger In My Life3:43
- B5Happy Go Lucky2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romantically Yours are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Romantically Yours are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Romantically Yours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK & Europe, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is CBS CBS 26783.
How do I tell if my copy of Romantically Yours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 26783, FC 40208, PC 40208, CAS 2235) 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 Romantically Yours 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.
