UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips SAL 3434Philips 835 161 AY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6 AA 835161 1Y 4 670 11 5C S1Side A runout
6 AA 835 161 2Y 3 670 11 1C 1 1Side B runout
835 161 1YSide A label
835 161 2YSide B label
Henri DuparcMélodies
Vinyl pressings
Mélodies
by Henri Duparc · 1963
14 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Mélodies was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Mélodies
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Japan
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips SFL-7673
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MJ 〄 12₁· ②V 835161 1YSide A Runout: Stamped
〄 12₁˙ ②V 835161 2YSide B Runout: Stamped
835.161.1Y (835.161.AY)Side A Label
835.161.2Y (835.161.AY)Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Japan | Philips SFL-7673First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Philips SAL 3434 / Philips 835 161 AYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 063 - 11.678LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips PHS900-027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Philips PHM500-027 / Philips PHM-500-027LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître C 063-11678LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 835.161 LYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips L 02.280 LLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02280 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 161 AY / Philips 835 161LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 161 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips SAL 3434 / Philips 835 161 AYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Philips PHM 500-027LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Philips PHS 900-027LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1L'invitation Au Voyage
- A2Sérenade Florentine
- A3La Vague Et La Cloche
- A4Extase
- A5Le Manoir De Rosemonde
- A6Lamento
- B1La Vie Antérieure
- B2Testament
- B3Phidylé
- B4Chanson Triste
- B5Elégie
- B6Soupir
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mélodies are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mélodies are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1972.
When was Mélodies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Japan. One of them is Philips SAL 3434.
How do I tell if my copy of Mélodies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAL 3434, SFL-7673) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6 AA 835161 1Y 4 670 11 5C S1 and 6 AA 835 161 2Y 3 670 11 1C 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mélodies 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.