Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky SKY 7827
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-7827-1A-1 TRRunout side A
01-7827-1B-1 TRRunout side B
David JohansenMelody
Vinyl pressings
Melody
by David Johansen · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Melody was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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
7 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9 2781
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZS9-2781-3-ABSide A (Hand-etched)
ZS9-2781-4-ABSide B (Hand-etched)
UK
September 21, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky S SKY 7827
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S SKY C̶B̶S̶-̶S̶ 7827-A-1 ΛSide A
S SKY C̶B̶S̶-̶S̶ 7827-B-1 1 ΛSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS4 03382
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
p ZS4-03382-3-AB STERLINGA-Side Runout
p ZS4-03382-3-AA STERLINGB-Side Runout
AA-AF ZS4 03382-3Labels
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9 2781
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZS9 2781-3Variant 1, side A
ZS9 2781-3Variant 1, side B
ZS9-2781-3-AE STERLING SSVariant 2, side A etched / stamped
ZS9-2781-3-AF STERLING SVariant 2, side B etched / stamped
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZS9-2781-3-ABSide A (Hand-etched)
ZS9-2781-4-ABSide B (Hand-etched)
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Blue Sky SKY 7827First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 2781First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS4 03382First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 2781First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Blue Sky S SKY 7827First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Blue Sky ZS4 033827", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 27817", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Blue Sky Sky 78277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMelody3:02
- BWreckless Crazy3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melody are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Melody are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was Melody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, US, UK, Australia. One of them is Blue Sky SKY 7827.
How do I tell if my copy of Melody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKY 7827, ZS9 2781, S SKY 7827, ZS4 03382) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-7827-1A-1 TR and 01-7827-1B-1 TR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Melody 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.
