Roman Holliday - Cookin' On The Roof (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1983)

Roman Holliday – Cookin' On The Roof is the London band's debut album, released in 1983 on Jive. The group mixed swing, rock & roll and new wave pop into a sound that stood clearly apart from their synth-pop contemporaries. It includes the single “Don't Try To Stop It”, plus tracks like “Motor Mania”, “Jive Dive” and the title song.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1983 on Jive (6.25 611 / HIP 9).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Jive - 6.25 611, Jive – HIP 9
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Jazz, Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Swing, Rock & Roll – more in New Wave

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1983 on Jive.

Which songs stand out?
The opener “Don't Try To Stop It”, “Motor Mania”, “Jive Dive” and the title track “Cookin' On The Roof”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our New Wave collection.