Germany
October 18, 2002- Label and catalog number
- Screaming Apple SCALP 144
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SCALP 144-A1Runout side A
SCALP 144-B1Runout side B
SCALP 144-1Side A, label
SCALP 144-2Side B, label
The Exploding HeartsGuitar Romantic
Vinyl pressings
Guitar Romantic
by The Exploding Hearts · 2002
10 pressings4 countriesGarage RockPunkIndie RockRock
Guitar Romantic was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 Guitar Romantic
1 pressing came out in 2002, the album's first year. 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.
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.
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Screaming Apple SCALP 144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2007 | US | Green Noise Records RG-02LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2007 | US | Green Noise Records RG-02LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | US | Dirtnap Records ZZZ-29LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Dirtnap Records ZZZ-29LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | US | Third Man Records TMR-89412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2023 | UK & US | Third Man Records TMR-894LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2023 | UK & US | Third Man Records TMR-894LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | USA & Canada | Third Man Records TMR-894LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Dirtnap Records ZZZ-29 / Green Noise Records RG-02LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Modern Kicks
- A2I'm A Pretender
- A3Thorns In Roses
- A4You're Black And Blue
- A5Sleeping Aides And Razorblades
- B1Rumours In Town
- B2Throwaway Style
- B3Boulevard Trash
- B4Jailbird
- B5Still Crazy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guitar Romantic are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Guitar Romantic are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2002 and 2023.
When was Guitar Romantic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Germany. One of them is Screaming Apple SCALP 144, released October 18, 2002.
How do I tell if my copy of Guitar Romantic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCALP 144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCALP 144-A1 and SCALP 144-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guitar Romantic 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.