Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 13.726-AAriola 13726-A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 13726-A-A H IISide A, on runout, hand-etched
1 13726-A-B M IISide B, on runout, hand-etched
Camilo SestoMelina
Vinyl pressings
Melina
by Camilo Sesto · 1975
16 pressings12 countriesVocalLatinPop
Melina 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 Melina
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 13.726-AAriola 13726-A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
13.726-A-A-1N²Side A, etched
13.726-A-B-1N²Side B, etched
Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 13726-A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pronto PR-6129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AS-3034
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
13726 1 1SSide A, Runout Stamped
13726 2 1SSide B, Runout Stamped
13.726 - ASide A, Label
13.726 - BSide B, Label
Austria
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 16 271 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Ariola AS-3034First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Austria | Ariola 16 271 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Bolivia | Ariola ASS - 1002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Chile | Ariola CHARS-215-A / Ariola CHARS-215-BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Colombia | Famoso SF0339First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 16 271 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Panama | Ariola 13.726-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Peru | Ariola 13.726First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Portugal | Ariola 5013.726First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Ariola 13.726-A / Ariola 13726-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Ariola 13.726-A / Ariola 13726-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Ariola 13726-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Pronto PR-6129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Ariola 2200437", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Ariola 16271 AT7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Ariola 13.726-A / Ariola 13726-A7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMelina2:46
- BQué Difícil Es Ser Feliz3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melina are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Melina are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Melina first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Spain, US, Argentina, Austria and more. One of them is Ariola 13.726-A.
How do I tell if my copy of Melina is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13.726-A, 13726-A, PR-6129, AS-3034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 13726-A-A H II and 1 13726-A-B M II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Melina 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.
