US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records PZ 35003
- Format
- LP, Album
Jan Hammer GroupMelodies
Vinyl pressings
Melodies
by Jan Hammer Group · 1977
15 pressings6 countriesJazz-RockProg RockFusionJazz
Melodies was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Melodies
14 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records JZ 35003Nemperor Records 35003
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 35003-1C S2Side 1 (Stamped/Etched) (Variant 1)
444B-1B PBL-35003-1BSide 2 (Stamped/Etched) (Variant 1)
AL 35003-1CSide 1 (Stamped) (Variant 2)
P BL 35003-1DSide 2 (Stamped) (Variant 2)
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records JZ 35003Nemperor Records 35003
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 35003-1D 1T oSide A runout
T1 P BL 35003-1C oSide B runout
AL 35003Side A label
BL 35003Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records JZ 35003Nemperor Records 35003
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
P 4̶4̶4̶A̶-1A PAL-35003-1AVariant 1: A-Side etch, exc "P 4̶4̶4̶A̶-1A"
P 4̶4̶4̶B-1B PBL-35003-1BVariant 1: B-Side etch, exc "P 4̶4̶4̶B-1B"
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records JZ 35003
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o AL 35003-1D ITA-Side Runout Etching
o TI P BL 35003-1C AB-Side Runout Etching
AL 35003A-Side Label
BL 35003B-Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records JZ 35003
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p AL 35003-1D ITA-Side Runout Etching
p 4̶4̶4̶ B-1B PBL-35003-1B p B 2B-Side Runout Etching
AL 35003A-Side Label
BL 35003B-Side Label
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | CBS SBP 237091 / Nemperor Records JZ 35003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Nemperor Records 35003 / Columbia PZ 35003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | Epic EPC 82405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | Epic EPC 82405First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Epic EPC 82405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Epic EPC 82405First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Nemperor Records PZ 35003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Nemperor Records JZ 35003First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Nemperor Records JZ 35003 / Nemperor Records 35003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Nemperor Records JZ 35003 / Nemperor Records 35003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Nemperor Records JZ 35003 / Nemperor Records 35003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Nemperor Records JZ 35003First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Nemperor Records JZ 35003First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Nemperor Records PZ 35003First yearLP, Advance, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Advance, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Nemperor Records PZ 35003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Too Much To Lose2:47
- A2Peaceful Sundown3:55
- A3I Sing4:23
- A4Honey 53792:37
- A5Window Of Love3:30
- A6What It Is2:57
- B1Don't You Know2:58
- B2Just For Fun4:14
- B3Hyperspace3:43
- B4Who Are They?6:14
- B5Your Love3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melodies are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Melodies are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Melodies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Nemperor Records PZ 35003.
How do I tell if my copy of Melodies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 35003, JZ 35003, SBP 237091, 35003) 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 Melodies 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.