US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
George BensonUnchained Melody / Before You Go
Vinyl pressings
Unchained Melody / Before You Go
by George Benson · 1979
13 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoJazzFunk / Soul
Unchained Melody / Before You Go 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 Unchained Melody / Before You Go
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WNY 1727V1SLabel A
WNY 1716V1S RE-1Label B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WBS-8843 WNY 1727 W1 DJ LW1- TML-M 2 ✲A-Side Runout Etching variant 1
WBS-8843 WNY-1727 W1-S LW3- 1 TML-M ✲B-Side Runout Etching variant 1
WBS-8843 WNY 1727 V1 DJ LW2. TML-M 2 ✲Runout side A, etched, except [TML-M 2 ✲] stamped variant 2
WBS-8843 WNY-1727 V1-S LW3.- 1 TML-M ✲Runout side B, etched, except [1 TML-M ✲] stamped variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 17409 T
- Format
- 12"
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 17409
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Chile | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-447WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 45-1872First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 17409 TFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 17409First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AUnchained Melody (Edit)3:46
- BBefore You Go (Edit)4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unchained Melody / Before You Go are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Unchained Melody / Before You Go are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Unchained Melody / Before You Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WBS 8843.
How do I tell if my copy of Unchained Melody / Before You Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WBS 8843, K 17409 T, K 17409, 45-1872) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unchained Melody / Before You Go 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.
