US
December 1965- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Helmut Zacharias And His OrchestraMexico Melody
Vinyl pressings
Mexico Melody
by Helmut Zacharias And His Orchestra · 1965
11 pressings7 countriesThemeJazzStage & Screen
Mexico Melody was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Mexico Melody
2 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-9703-3 RHSide A runout (Variant 1)
K-9704-3 RHSide B runout (Variant 1)
K-9703-1 RA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
K-9704-1 RB-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | France | Columbia CF 1717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Germany | Columbia C 23 9007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Hansa 14 140 AU7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | Miura PON NP 400827", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 84737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo VSL 1027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia DB 84737", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia DB 84737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Miura MIU 1167", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AMexico Melody2:12
- BOlympia Melody2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mexico Melody are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mexico Melody are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1968.
When was Mexico Melody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 133, released December 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Mexico Melody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 4 133, FC 4-133) 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 Mexico 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.