US
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K14182
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K 14182 70L 1638A side deadwax - etched
K14182 70L 1634B side deadwax - etched
[Blocky sideways S]Stamped onto deadwax on both sides
Five Man Electrical BandSigns / Hello Melinda Goodbye
Vinyl pressings
Signs / Hello Melinda Goodbye
by Five Man Electrical Band · 1970
30 pressings13 countriesClassic RockRock
Signs / Hello Melinda Goodbye was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Signs / Hello Melinda Goodbye
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Philippines
1970- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records L-3213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Philippines | MGM Records L-3213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | MGM Records K14182First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | MGM Records 2006 0667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 0667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | MGM Records 2162 0067", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2065 0427", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2065 0427", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2065 0427", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | MGM Records 2006 0667", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | MGM Records 20060667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | MGM Records 2 006 0667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | MGM Records 20 06 0667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | MGM Records 2006 0667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | MGM Records 2006-0667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Lionel Records L-32137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MGM Records 2006 0667", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASigns3:20
- BHello Melinda Goodbye3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Signs / Hello Melinda Goodbye are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Signs / Hello Melinda Goodbye are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Signs / Hello Melinda Goodbye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Philippines. One of them is MGM Records K14182, released October 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Signs / Hello Melinda Goodbye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K14182, L-3213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 14182 70L 1638 and K14182 70L 1634. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Signs / Hello Melinda Goodbye 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.
