Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 006-98651
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Romeo
by Mr Big · 1977
12 pressings10 countriesRock
Romeo 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 Romeo
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
February 1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2567
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2567 A-1U TML-M MM 1Runout, A-side variant 1
EMI 2567 B-1U PP TML-S 4Runout, B-side variant 1
EMI 2567 A-1U TML-M M 1Runout, A-side variant 2
EMI 2567 B-1U R T TML-S 2Runout, B-side variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2567
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI International EMI-11355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI-11355ASide A Label
EMI-11355BSide B Label
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C006-98651
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side A : EMI 2569 - A
Side B : EMI 2569 - B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-98 651EMI Electrola 1C 006-98 651
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
98 651 A–1Runout side A, stamped
98 651 B–1Runout side B, stamped
1 C 006-98 651 ALabel side A
1 C 006-98 651 BLabel side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | EMI International EMI-11355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | EMI 4C006-98651First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-98 651 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-98 651First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-98651First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | EMI EMR-20118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | EMI E 006 98 651First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | EMI 10 C 006-98.651First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2567First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | EMI International EMI-11355First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARomeo2:33
- BGoodbye World2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romeo are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Romeo are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Romeo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is EMI 3C 006-98651.
How do I tell if my copy of Romeo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3C 006-98651, EMI 2567, EMI-11355, 4C006-98651) 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 Romeo 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.