Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 42862
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
The BoysA Little Romance
Vinyl pressings
A Little Romance
by The Boys · 1989
11 pressings3 countriesNew Jack SwingFunk / Soul
A Little Romance was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 A Little Romance
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB42861
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4640
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MOT-8860-FDS-2 Future DiscA Side Runout Groove
MOT-8861-FDS-1B Side Runout Groove
MOT 8860A Side Label
MOT 8861B Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-1965
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4640
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-17826
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MOT-8854-FDS-1 Future Disc ⧈-G-⧈Runout side A
MOT-8855-FDS-2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side B
MOT8854Label side A
MOT8855Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Motown MOT-1965First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Motown ZT 42862First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Motown ZB42861First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-4640First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-17826First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-17896First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1965First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1965 (MC27637R)First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-4640First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1A Little Romance (Extended Version)5:52
- A2A Little Romance (Dub Version)4:56
- B1A Little Romance (House Mix)9:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Little Romance are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Little Romance are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was A Little Romance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, US, Canada. One of them is Motown ZT 42862.
How do I tell if my copy of A Little Romance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 42862, ZB42861, MOT-4640, MOT-1965) 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 A Little 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.
