US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-16618-SA Side Label
45-16619-SB Side Label
Bobby VintonMy Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You
Vinyl pressings
My Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You
by Bobby Vinton · 1974
27 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
My Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 My Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You
19 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 14 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
16618-S TML-S 1 TIIIA-Side Runout Etching
16619-S TML-M 1 TIIIB-Side Runout Etching
45-16618-SA-Side Label
45-16619-SB-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
16618-M 1Aside A, etched
16618-S 1Aside B, etched
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Probe PRO-10608
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Barbados
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 12022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Probe PRO-10608First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Barbados | ABC Records ABC 12022First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Belgium | Probe 4C006-95875First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Probe 4 C006-95875 / Probe 4C006-95875First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Brazil | Probe S7PO-13091First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | ABC Records ABC-12022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records ABC-12022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | ABC Records 2C 004 95875First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Probe 1C 006-95875First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Probe 1C 006-95875First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Probe 5C 006-95875First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Probe PROBE 92First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Philippines | Probe POE-1087First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Portugal | ABC Records 8E 006 95875 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Probe 1 J 006-95.875First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records D-27397", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Goldies 45 D-27397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABC-120227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | Goldies 45 D-27397", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABC-120227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABC-120227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Records D-27397", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMy Melody Of Love3:08
- BI'll Be Loving You2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You are there?
27 vinyl pressings of My Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1974 and 1980.
When was My Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is ABC Records ABC-12022.
How do I tell if my copy of My Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-12022, ABC 4024, PRO-10608, ABC 12022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-16618-S and 45-16619-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You 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.
