US
August 1954- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15247
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-8381 △ 425A runout
M-8384 △ 431B runout
E4QB-5228A label
E4QB-5231B label
Billy Vaughn And His OrchestraMelody Of Love / Joy Ride
Vinyl pressings
Melody Of Love / Joy Ride
by Billy Vaughn And His Orchestra · 1954
12 pressings4 countriesLight MusicPop
Melody Of Love / Joy Ride was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Melody Of Love / Joy Ride
11 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15247
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E4QW 5228-1 838 I A3Stamped side A
E4QW 5231 1A I B2Stamped side B
E4QW-5228A-side label
E4QW-5231B-side label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15247
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E4QB-5228Label A
E4QB-5231Label B
M-8381Label A
M-8384Label B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E4-QW-5228 M-8381A-Side label
E4-QW-5231 M-8384B-side label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15247
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E4QB 5228 1D 1 IRunout side A stamped, variant 1
M 8384 E4QB 5231 1A 13 IRunout side B stamped, variant 1
M 8381 E4QB 5228 1A 3 IRunout side A stamped, variant 2
M 8384 E4QB 5231 1A 4 IRunout side B stamped, variant 2
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15247
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Quality 1333First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Quality K1333First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Europe | decca 45-HLB 8112First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dot Records 45-15247First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dot Records 15247First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dot Records 45-15247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Dot Records 15247First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dot Records 45-15247First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dot Records 45-15247First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dot Records 15247First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dot Records 15247First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL-1020Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMelody Of Love2:55
- BJoy Ride2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melody Of Love / Joy Ride are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Melody Of Love / Joy Ride are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1955.
When was Melody Of Love / Joy Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada, Europe. One of them is Dot Records 15247, released August 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Melody Of Love / Joy Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 15247, 45-15247, 1333, K1333) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-8381 △ 425 and M-8384 △ 431. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Melody Of Love / Joy Ride 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.
