Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26567Nemperor Records FZ 40106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
The RomanticsRhythm Romance
Vinyl pressings
Rhythm Romance
by The Romantics · 1985
11 pressings8 countriesNew WavePop RockRock
Rhythm Romance was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Rhythm Romance
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records FZ 40106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-40106-CC-B G1 D5Side A variant 1 (Etched)
BL-40106-CC-A G1 A8Side B variant 1 (Etched)
Criteria MFAll Sides variant 1 (Criteria stamped, MF etched)
AL-40106-CC-B G1 CRITERIA MF D8Side A runout, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records FZ 40106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
AL-40106-1A ⋐riteriɑ MF 0 P(A)Side A etched except Criteria 0
BL-40106-1A ⋐riteriɑ MF A P(A) 0Side B etched except Criteria 0
Canada
August 1985- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records FZ 40106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-40106-1A-2HZ: DM 2Side A runout Variant 1
BL-40106-1A-2HZ: DM 4Side B runout Variant 1
AL-40106-1A-2HZ: DM 5Side A runout Variant 2
BL-40106-1A-2HZ: DM 6Side B runout Variant 2
Japan
October 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records 28AP 3080
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS4490
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ELPS4490First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ELPS4490First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPC 26567 / Nemperor Records FZ 40106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Epic EPC 26567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | Epic OEL-25110 / Epic FZ 40106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Nemperor Records FZ 40106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Nemperor Records FZ 40106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Yugoslavia | Epic EPC 26567First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Nemperor Records FZ 40106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Nemperor Records 28AP 3080First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Nemperor Records 28AP 3080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Get Started3:58
- A2Mystified3:29
- A3Be My Everything3:52
- A4Test Of Time3:24
- A5I Got It If You Want It3:26
- B1Rhythm Romance3:48
- B2Never Thought It Would Be Like This3:34
- B3Better Make A Move3:19
- B4Make It Last3:41
- B5Poison Ivy2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhythm Romance are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rhythm Romance are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Rhythm Romance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Epic EPC 26567.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhythm Romance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 26567, FZ 40106, 28AP 3080, ELPS4490) 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 Rhythm 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.
