US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS-5705Arista BDS 5705
- Format
- LP, Compilation
MelanieThe Best Of Melanie
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Melanie
by Melanie · 1977
13 pressings9 countriesFolkPopFolkWorld
The Best Of Melanie 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 The Best Of Melanie
3 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Portugal
1977- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5705Buddah Records BDS 5705 NP
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Portugal
1977- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5705
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Portugal | Buddah Records BDS 5705 / Buddah Records BDS 5705 NPFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Portugal | Buddah Records BDS 5705First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5705 / Arista BDS 5705First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Buddah Records SNL 1-7860LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Korea | Buddah Records DM-0028 / Buddah Records BDS-5705LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 252212-1 / Buddah Records 252212-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 89007LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | UK | Buddah RecordsLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Buddah Records BDS 69011LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Europe | WEA 252 212-1 / Buddah Records 252 212-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | South Korea | WEA OLW-367LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.26874 / Buddah Records 252 212-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Germany | Buddah Records 252 212-1 / Buddah Records 6.26874LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1What Have They Done To My Song4:02
- A2Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)3:46
- A3Good Book2:33
- A4Beautiful People3:35
- A5Mr. Tambourine Man4:20
- B1Ruby Tuesday4:31
- B2Nickel Song3:04
- B3Animal Crackers2:12
- B4Leftover Wine4:42
- B5Peace Will Come (According To Plan)3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Melanie are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Melanie are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1988.
When was The Best Of Melanie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Portugal. One of them is Buddah Records BDS-5705.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Melanie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS-5705, BDS 5705) 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 The Best Of Melanie 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.
