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When In Rome ā€“ The Promise. 12" LP In-Shrink NM (1988)
  $   85

 


$ 85 Sold For
Jun 16, 2026 Sold Date
Apr 11, 2026 Start Date
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šŸ”„šŸ•¶ļø When In Rome ā€“ The Promise ā€“ 12" Maxi-Single (1988 Atlantic, In-Shrink, NM) ā€“ Synth Rarity šŸ”„

Price: $84.99
Condition: Near Mint (In Original Shrink with Hype Sticker)
Format: 12" Vinyl Maxi-Single Ā· 45 RPM Ā· Black Vinyl
Artist: When In Rome
Title: The Promise
Label: Atlantic Records
Release: 1988 Ā· USA Ā· First Pressing
Catalog #: 0-96662
Barcode: 075679666208

šŸ§© Description

Own a near-mint, in-shrink copy of one of the most beloved synth-pop anthems of the 1980s. This original 1988 Atlantic 12" maxi-single of The Promise by When In Rome features extended club mixes and high-fidelity cutting, perfect for DJs, collectors, and fans of classic ā€˜80s synth.

Still housed in its original shrink wrap with a hype sticker, this copy is clean, sharp, and ready for play or archival display.

šŸ’” Did You Know?

The Promise gained a second life when it was prominently featured in the film Napoleon Dynamite, cementing its status as a timeless ā€˜80s synth-pop classic and introducing it to an entirely new generation of fans.

šŸ“ Item Details

  • Format: 12" Vinyl Maxi-Single
  • Speed: 45 RPM
  • Color: Black Vinyl
  • Region: USA pressing
  • Edition: Original Atlantic promo / maxi-single issue
  • Weight: Approx. 1 lb
  • Dimensions: 12.4" Ɨ 12.4"

šŸ› ļø Specs

  • Extended Club Mix of The Promise
  • High-fidelity 12" cut for maximum dancefloor impact
  • Excellent audio quality with minimal visible surface wear

šŸ§¼ Condition

  • Vinyl: Near Mint ā€“ extremely clean, minimal signs of handling
  • Jacket: In original shrink with sharp edges
  • Sticker: Original hype sticker on shrink
  • Stored upright in a smoke-free vinyl collection

šŸ’° Value

  • Market Range (NM in-shrink): $80ā€“$110
  • Our Price: $84.99 ā€” strong value for a clean, in-shrink copy with hype sticker

šŸšš Shipping

Ships from Texas within 1 business day.
Packed in a Whiplash-style mailer with corner protection and filler pads.
USPS Media Mail or Ground Advantage (Priority upgrade available).

šŸ· Tags

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šŸ”„ Clean, in-shrink 1988 maxi-single of a synth-pop classic ā€” perfect for collectors, DJs, and ā€˜80s obsessives. šŸ”„

when in rome the promise 12 inch maxi single atlantic 0-96662 in shrink nm hype sticker 1988 synth pop club mix napoleon dynamite vinyl rarity


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