UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 602 147-213
- Format
- 12"
Leo SayerUnchained Melody
Vinyl pressings
Unchained Melody
by Leo Sayer · 1985
19 pressings9 countriesPop RockSynth-popBalladElectronic
Unchained Melody was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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
7 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 884 477-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
028 884477 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
028 884477 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis WWS-17616
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 535115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Chrysalis 884 477-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 399First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 399First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-17616First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-17616First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Chrysalis 535115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Chrysalis 602 147-213First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 602 147-21312", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 107 896 / Chrysalis 107 896-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Chrysalis 884 477-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Ireland | Chrysalis LEO 37", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 40012", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 40012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K98477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis LEODJ 37", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AUnchained Melody4:32
- BHeart For Sale4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unchained Melody are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Unchained Melody are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Unchained Melody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, France, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Chrysalis 602 147-213.
How do I tell if my copy of Unchained Melody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 602 147-213, 884 477-1, CHS 399, WWS-17616) 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 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.
