Europe
June 9, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 208 400Hansa 208 400-630
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 208 400 B-1/5-87Runout side A, stamped
DM 208 400 A-1/5-87 IIRunout side B, stamped, etched II
Vinyl pressings
Romantic Warriors - The 5th Album
by Modern Talking · 1987
38 pressings25 countriesSynth-popEuro-DiscoElectronic
Romantic Warriors - The 5th Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Warriors - The 5th Album
27 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 22 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.
Japan
September 21, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa VIL-28096
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA TLP-90054Victor TLP-90054
- Format
- LP, Album
Bolivia
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RLP-208
- Format
- LP, Album
Bulgaria
1987- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 12207
- Format
- LP, Album
Bulgaria
1987- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 12207Hansa ВТА 12207
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Dark Blue labels
- Runout / matrix
BTA 12207 A S1 10 87 N 3-1Side A runout
BTA 12207 B S1 10 87 N 2-1Side B runout
BTA 12207 A S1 10 87 N 2 X3Side A runout, variant 2
BTA 12207 B S1 10 87 N X2Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | RCA TLP-90054 / Victor TLP-90054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Argentina | RCA Victor TLP-90054First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Bolivia | RCA Victor RLP-208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12207 / Hansa ВТА 12207First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12207 / Hansa ВТА 12207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12207 / Hansa ВТА 12207First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | RCA VictorFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 14 566 4LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | France | Hansa 242 144-1 / WEA 242 144-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 208 400 / Sonocord 36 177-4LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 6024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Hong Kong | Hansa 208400630 / Hansa Productions Ltd. 208400630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Hungary | Gong SLPXL 37133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Israel | Hansa BAN 208400 / Arton Records BAN 208400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | BMG Ariola Discos Ltda. 140.8079 / Hansa 140.8079LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2661 / Sony Music MOVLP2661LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2661 / Sony Music MOVLP2661LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Europe | Sony Music MOVLP2661 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP2661LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон BTA 12207LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Jet Airliner4:19
- A2Like A Hero3:45
- A3Don't Worry3:31
- A4Blinded By Your Love4:02
- A5Romantic Warriors3:59
- B1Arabian Gold3:43
- B2We Still Have Dreams3:18
- B3Operator Gimme 6093:39
- B4You And Me4:04
- B5Charlene3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romantic Warriors - The 5th Album are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Romantic Warriors - The 5th Album are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1987 and 2023.
When was Romantic Warriors - The 5th Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, Japan, Argentina, Bolivia and more. One of them is Hansa 208 400, released June 9, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Romantic Warriors - The 5th Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 208 400, VIL-28096, TLP-90054, RLP-208) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 208 400 B-1/5-87 and DM 208 400 A-1/5-87 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romantic Warriors - The 5th Album 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.
