USA & Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Living Shakespeare, Inc. SRJ 33/34
- Format
- LP
William ShakespeareRomeo And Juliet
Vinyl pressings
Romeo And Juliet
by William Shakespeare · 1962
12 pressings3 countriesSpoken WordNon-MusicStage & Screen
Romeo And Juliet was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Romeo And Juliet
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | USA & Canada | Living Shakespeare, Inc. SRJ 33/34First yearLP | LP |
| 1964 | UK | Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB14ASLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club LS/14 / World Record Club LS-14LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-14 / World Record Club LS/14LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-14 / World Record Club LS/14LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club LS/14 / World Record Club LS-14LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S-2513 / World Record Club LS/14LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S-2513 / World Record Club LS/14LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club LS/14 / World Record Club LS-14LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S-2513 / World Record Club LS/14LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S-2513 / World Record Club LS/14LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-00054 / World Record Club S/2513LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- ARomeo And Juliet
- BRomeo And Juliet
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romeo And Juliet are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Romeo And Juliet are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1975.
When was Romeo And Juliet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in USA & Canada. One of them is Living Shakespeare, Inc. SRJ 33/34.
How do I tell if my copy of Romeo And Juliet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRJ 33/34) 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 Romeo And Juliet 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.