US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4651
- Format
- LP, Album
Michelle PhillipsVictim Of Romance
Vinyl pressings
Victim Of Romance
by Michelle Phillips · 1977
13 pressings8 countriesSoft RockRock
Victim Of Romance was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Victim Of Romance
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 36451
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4651
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4651
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 5039 P2Side A Runout
A&M SP 5040 P1Side B Runout
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64651
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64651-A1 A&M SP5039-M4 INT 5 LW A △ 22696 EnglandRunout side A
AMLH 64651-B △ 22696-X England 2 A&M SP5040-M4 INT D LWRunout side B
AMLH 64651-ALabel side A
AMLH 64651-BLabel side B
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L36451 ( SP 4651 )
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX516519 (side 1)
SMX516520 (side 2)
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | A&M Records L36451 ( SP 4651 )First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4651First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4651First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 64651First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64651First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64651First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4651First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4651First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records L 36451First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4651First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records GP-2062LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records GP-2062LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | A&M Records AMS-5151LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Aching Kind3:16
- A2Let The Music Begin3:53
- A3Victim Of Romance3:41
- A4Trashy Rumors4:01
- A5There She Goes4:15
- B1Paid The Price2:38
- B2Baby As You Turn Away3:54
- B3Lady Of Fantasy3:25
- B4Just One Look2:45
- B5Where's Mine?4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Victim Of Romance are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Victim Of Romance are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Victim Of Romance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4651.
How do I tell if my copy of Victim Of Romance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4651, L 36451, AMLH 64651, L36451 ( SP 4651 )) 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 Victim Of 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.