UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 144
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Romany
by The Hollies · 1972
22 pressings14 countriesPop
Romany was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Romany
17 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 12 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31992
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31992-1B TRunout A stamped; T etched
P BL 31992-1B TRunout B stamped; T etched
AL 31992Label A
BL 31996Label B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31992
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31992-1A oRunout A, variant 1
o P BL 31992-1FRunout B, variant 1
o P AL-31992-1C IRunout A, variant 2
o P BL-31992-1C I BRunout B, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic E 31992
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31992-1BSide A - Variant # 2
P BL 31992-1BSide B - Variant # 2
P AL 31992-1A
P BL 31992-1F
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31992
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-31992-1E 1 SRunout A stamped; 1 S etched - variant 1
o P BL-31992-1C 1 SRunout B stamped; 1 S etched - variant 1
P AL-31992-1A o 1PX S B 3Runout A stamped; S 3 etched - variant 2
o P BL-31992-1C 1 S C2Runout B stamped; 1 S C2 etched - variant 2
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSO-7568
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
YAPAX1085
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO-7568First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic KE 31992First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Hansa 86 378 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | EMI PCS.6108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Parlophone PCS 6108 / Parlophone WRC E.3150LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Norway | Polydor 2383.144First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Philippines | Polydor 2383 144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 144 / Polydor 2383.144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 144 / Polydor 2383.144First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Singapore | Parlophone S-LPEA 2001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | Polydor 2383 144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Ariola 86378-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2383 144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31992First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic E 31992LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Won't You Feel Good That Morning
- A2Touch
- A3Words Don't Come Easy
- A4Magic Woman Touch
- A5Lizzy And The Rainman
- A6Down River
- B1Slow Down
- B2Delaware Taggett & The Outlaw Boys
- B3Jesus Was A Crossmaker
- B4Romany
- B5Blue In The Morning
- B6Courage Of Your Convictions
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romany are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Romany are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Romany first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 144.
How do I tell if my copy of Romany is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 144, KE 31992, E 31992, PCSO-7568) 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 Romany 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.
