Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 335
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRA-335-A/30025-1-Y-8Runout side A etched
TRA-335-B/30026-1-Y-8Runout side B etched
TRA 335-BLabel side B, in parentheses
The Pasadena Roof OrchestraIsn't It Romantic
Vinyl pressings
Isn't It Romantic
by The Pasadena Roof Orchestra · 1976
13 pressings5 countriesRagtimeBig BandDixielandSwing
Isn't It Romantic was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Isn't It Romantic
5 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 335
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TRA 335 A-1◇X I ERunout side A etched
TRA 335 B-1◇X I DRunout side B etched
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Powderworks MLF 228
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 335
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRA 335 A-1 4 2Runout side A etched
TRA 335 B-1 5 1Runout side B etched
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records 64.004
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Transatlantic Records 64.004First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Transatlantic Records TRA 335First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Transatlantic Records TRA-335LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 335First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Powderworks MLF 228First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 335First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Transatlantic Records 28.460 - ILP | LP |
| 1978 | Australia | Transatlantic Records MLF-228 / 7 Records MLF-228LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Transatlantic Records 5C 056-62434LP, Reissue, Repress | LP, Reissue, Repress |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Transatlantic Records LS - 38025LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1983 | Spain | CFE ES-122LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Transatlantic Records 0064.004 / Transatlantic Records 64.004LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Spain | CFE 30100122LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Isn't It Romantic4:03
- A2I Won't Dance3:31
- A3I Told Every Little Star3:06
- A4Cheek To Cheek2:46
- A5Hey Miss Moonlight3:00
- A6Singing In The Rain4:08
- B1Whispering3:58
- B2I'll See You Again3:15
- B3Dream A Little Dream Of Me3:24
- B4Creole Love Call3:34
- B5Soft Shoe Shuffle Blues2:50
- B6Sunday3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Isn't It Romantic are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Isn't It Romantic are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1983.
When was Isn't It Romantic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Netherlands, UK, Germany. One of them is Transatlantic Records TRA 335.
How do I tell if my copy of Isn't It Romantic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRA 335, MLF 228, 64.004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRA-335-A/30025-1-Y-8 and TRA-335-B/30026-1-Y-8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Isn't It 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.
