US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records ZS9 7525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZS9-7525-3-AA STERLING SRunout, Side A
ZS9-7525-4-AA STERLING SRunout, Side B
ZS9 7525-3Label side A
ZS9 7525-4Label side B
Steve ForbertRomeo's Tune
Vinyl pressings
Romeo's Tune
by Steve Forbert · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Romeo's Tune was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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's Tune
9 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records ZS9 7525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZS9-7525-3-AA STERLING pSide A runout
ZS9-7525-4-AA STERLING pSide B runout
ZS9 7525-3Side A label
ZS9 7525-4Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records ZS9 7525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
T1 ZS9-7525-3-AC STERLINGA side runout
T1 ZS9-7525-3-AC STERLINGB side runout
ZS9 7525-3Label side A
ZS9 7525-3Label side B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX188878Side A Label
MX188879Side B Label
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic ZS9 7525Nemperor Records ZS9 7525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZS9 7525-3 1A 2HZ DM4Runout side A
ZS9 7525-4 1A 2HZ DM5Runout side B
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records 06SP 438Nemperor Records 06SP 438 (NP)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 402First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic ZS9 7525 / Nemperor Records ZS9 7525First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Nemperor Records 06SP 438 / Nemperor Records 06SP 438 (NP)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ES 402First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Epic EPC 8257First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Nemperor Records ZS9 7525First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Nemperor Records ZS9 7525First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Nemperor Records ZS9 7525First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ES 4027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Epic EPC 81087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 82577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARomeo's Tune3:28
- BMake It All So Real7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romeo's Tune are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Romeo's Tune are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Romeo's Tune first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Nemperor Records ZS9 7525.
How do I tell if my copy of Romeo's Tune is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS9 7525, ES 402, 06SP 438, EPC 8257) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZS9-7525-3-AA STERLING S and ZS9-7525-4-AA STERLING S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romeo's Tune 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.
