UK
July 10, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2624
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 2624 A-1U-1-1 TY1Side A runout
V 2624 B-1U-1-1 TY1Side B runout
The Human LeagueRomantic?
Vinyl pressings
Romantic?
by The Human League · 1990
13 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Romantic? was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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?
13 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2624
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 2624 A-1U-1-1 TY1Side A runout
V 2624 B-1U-1-1 TY1Side B runout
V 2624-ASide A label
V 2624 BSide B label
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 5316
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Emw #09215 75021-5316-1-A-ES-1Side A runout
Emw #09215X 75021-5316-1-B-ES-1Side B runout
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2624
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 066 427113 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 210 984Virgin V 2624
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
008 DM210984 A-1
008 DM210984 B-1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin V 2624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Brazil | Virgin 066 427113 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 210 984 / Virgin V 2624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Greece | Virgin VG 50514First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin V 2624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 119 427113 1 / Virgin 119 427113 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Korea | EMI VKPL-0053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Virgin 210984First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin V 2624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 5316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Venezuela | Virgin 1601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin V 2624First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Kiss The Future
- A2A Doorway?
- A3Heart Like A Wheel
- A4Men Are Dreamers
- A5Mister Moon And Mister Sun
- B1Soundtrack To A Generation
- B2Rebound
- B3The Stars Are Going Out
- B4Let's Get Together Again
- B5Get It Right This Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romantic? are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Romantic? are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Romantic? first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australasia, Brazil and more. One of them is Virgin V 2624, released July 10, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Romantic? is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2624, 75021 5316, 066 427113 1, 210 984) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2624 A-1U-1-1 TY1 and V 2624 B-1U-1-1 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
