Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariston Music ARLP/12426
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARLP 12426 - 1L - 18-10-85-DD-[cgd logo]Runout area side A
ARLP 12426 - 2L - 18-10-85 - DD - [cgd logo]Runout area side B
Matia BazarMelanchólia
Vinyl pressings
Melanchólia
by Matia Bazar · 1985
12 pressings8 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Melanchólia 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 Melanchólia
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariston Music ARLP/12426
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARLP 12426 - 1L - 18-10-85-DD-[cgd logo]Runout area side A
ARLP 12426 - 2L - 18-10-85 - DD - [cgd logo]Runout area side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 66 320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
66320/1Label side A
66320/2Label side B
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariston Music ARISTON 6014Ariston Music 6014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AR 6014 A' FRunout Side A
AR 6014 B' FRunout Side B
ARLP/12426-BLabel Side A
ARLP-12426-ALabel Side B
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP 3032
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MRLP 3032-A//58859-3 A 1Side A runout, stamped
MRLP 3032-B/58860-2 2 1Side B runout, etched & stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Carrere 66 320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Ariston Music ARISTON 6014 / Ariston Music 6014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Ariston Music ARLP/12426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Ariston Music ARLP/12426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Blow Up INT 145.517LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Seven Seas K28P 618LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola I-207.562LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 207 699 / Ariola 207.699LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Seven Seas K28P 618LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | CGD CGD 20632LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin MPIT 1017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ti Sento4:13
- A2Via Col Vento4:53
- A3Cose4:59
- A4Da Qui A...4:01
- B1Fiumi Di Parole4:08
- B2Amami4:05
- B3Angelina4:52
- B4Souvenir4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melanchólia are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Melanchólia are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1991.
When was Melanchólia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, France, Greece, Scandinavia. One of them is Ariston Music ARLP/12426.
How do I tell if my copy of Melanchólia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARLP/12426, 66 320, ARISTON 6014, MRLP 3032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARLP 12426 - 1L - 18-10-85-DD-[cgd logo] and ARLP 12426 - 2L - 18-10-85 - DD - [cgd logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Melanchólia 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.
