Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 116
- Format
- LP, Album
James LastJahrhundert Melodien
Vinyl pressings
Jahrhundert Melodien
by James Last · 1982
15 pressings12 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Jahrhundert Melodien was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Jahrhundert Melodien
12 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 116
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2372116 A // 1▽420 WSide 1 stamped
2372116 B // 1▽420 WSide 2 stamped
UK
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5153Polydor 2372 116
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2372116 A // 1▽420 W 11Side 1, Runout, Stamped
2372116 B // 1▽420 W 11 8Side 2, Runout, Stamped
Australasia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 116
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 116
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ireland
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 116
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 29 108 8LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1982 | Ireland | Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ireland | Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0188First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 23 72 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POLD 5153 / Polydor 2372 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | Polydor 2372 116LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Switzerland | Das Beste Aus Reader's Digest LP 381 / Sélection Du Reader's Digest LP 381LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1La Vie En Rose4:37
- A2Spanish Eyes2:27
- A3Lili Marleen4:33
- A4Überall Blühen Rosen (L'Important C'est La Rose)4:18
- A5In Der Straße Wohnst Du (Aus "My Fair Lady")3:55
- A6Reach For A Star (The Terry Fox Theme)4:11
- B1Moon River4:08
- B2Arrivederci, Roma3:33
- B3La Strada4:04
- B4Petite Fleur3:23
- B5Nature Boy4:23
- B6El Condor Pasa3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jahrhundert Melodien are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Jahrhundert Melodien are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Jahrhundert Melodien first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, UK, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2372 116.
How do I tell if my copy of Jahrhundert Melodien is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2372 116, POLD 5153, 28MM 0188, 23 72 116) 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 Jahrhundert Melodien 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.
