France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pema Music 990 335Pema Music 990.335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[Logo A.R.E.A.C.E.M.] 990 335 ARunout side A
990 335 BRunout side B
990.335 ALabel side A
990.335 BLabel side B
Pierre BacheletRomantic Lover / Disco Circus
Vinyl pressings
Romantic Lover / Disco Circus
by Pierre Bachelet · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesDiscoSoundtrackElectronicFunk / Soul
Romantic Lover / Disco Circus was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Lover / Disco Circus
8 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Country unknown
1978- Label and catalog number
- NLC NLC-101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pema Music 36.531-YPema Music 990.335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
990.335-A/1Runout side A
990.335-B/1Runout side B
990.335 ALabel side A
990.335 BLabel side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deram DFX-662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
nc. I DF-323-1S 1AA-Side Runout Etching
nc. U DF-324-1S 1AB-Side Runout Etching
DF-323A-Side Label
DF-324B-Side Label
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- DERAM DFX-662
- Format
- 7" · Yellow
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- CAM AMP 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Unknown | NLC NLC-101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Pema Music 36.531-Y / Pema Music 990.335First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Deram DFX-662First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | DERAM DFX-662First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | France | Pema Music 990 335 / Pema Music 990.335First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | CAM AMP 213First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Omega International 36.531 / Omega International OM 36.531First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Apolo Records S-103First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Jupiter Records 100 450 / Jupiter Records 100 450 - 1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Not On Label 90006312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ARomantic Lover3:16
- BDisco Circus3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romantic Lover / Disco Circus are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Romantic Lover / Disco Circus are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Romantic Lover / Disco Circus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, Belgium, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Pema Music 990 335.
How do I tell if my copy of Romantic Lover / Disco Circus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 990 335, NLC-101, 36.531-Y, DFX-662) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [Logo A.R.E.A.C.E.M.] 990 335 A and 990 335 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romantic Lover / Disco Circus 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.
