Sweden
1975- Label and catalog number
- Silence SRS 4625
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRALS 4625 A1Side A, runout
SRALS 4625 B1Side B, runout
SRS 4625 ASide A, center label
SRS 4625 BSide B, center label
Bo HanssonMellanväsen
Vinyl pressings
Mellanväsen
by Bo Hansson · 1975
10 pressings6 countriesProg RockRock
Mellanväsen was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Mellanväsen
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Sweden | Silence SRS 4625First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Charisma 6369 973LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Charisma 6369 973LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Charisma 6369 973LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Sire SASD 7525LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Charisma CAS 1113LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Virgin 206 960-610LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Charisma 6369 973LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Charisma 6369 973LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Charisma 6369 973LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Funderingar På Vinden
- A2Tid Och Rum1:37
- A3Väntan...7:34
- A4Vals För Mellanväsen3:21
- B1Dags För Stordåd3:11
- B2Hybrillerna1:28
- Kaninmusik
- B4Dag Och Natt4:30
- B5Lyckat Upptåg3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mellanväsen are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mellanväsen are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Mellanväsen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Sweden. One of them is Silence SRS 4625.
How do I tell if my copy of Mellanväsen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRS 4625) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRALS 4625 A1 and SRALS 4625 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mellanväsen 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.
