US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Limelight LM 82042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2/86042 A 1. D MRSide 1
2/86042 B 1. MRSide 2
Dizzy GillespieThe Melody Lingers On
Vinyl pressings
The Melody Lingers On
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesLatin JazzJazz
The Melody Lingers On was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Melody Lingers On
5 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Limelight LS 86042Limelight LS-86042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Limelight LM 82042Limelight LM-82042
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Limelight LS 82042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Limelight LM 82042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Limelight LS 82042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Limelight LM 82042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Limelight LM 82042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Limelight LS 86042 / Limelight LS-86042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Limelight LM 82042 / Limelight LM-82042First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Mercury LMY 220035LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Japan | Mercury SM-7253LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Limelight SLML 4029LP | LP |
| 1967 | UK | Limelight 210 035 LML / Mercury 210 035 LMLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 220 035 LMY / Limelight 220 035 LMYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Winchester Cathedral2:16
- A2Cherry, Cherry3:42
- A3Summer Samba3:22
- A4Cherish2:37
- A5Bang! Bang!3:00
- A6Mas Que Nada4:52
- B1Tequila3:10
- B2This Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers On)2:21
- B3Portuguese Washerwomen2:43
- B4Winter Samba3:10
- B5Get That Money Blues7:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Melody Lingers On are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Melody Lingers On are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was The Melody Lingers On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Limelight LM 82042.
How do I tell if my copy of The Melody Lingers On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM 82042, LS 86042, LS 82042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2/86042 A 1. D MR and 2/86042 B 1. MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Melody Lingers On 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.
