US
December 2, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5677
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI BDS 5677A-2 F/W JRSide A runout
TI BDS 5677B-1 F/W JRSide B runout
BDS 5677 ASide A label
BDS 5677 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Melba
by Melba Moore · 1976
20 pressings11 countriesDiscoSoulFunk / Soul
Melba was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Melba
8 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
December 2, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5677
- Format
- LP, Album
US
December 2, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5677
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria
- Runout / matrix
1S BDS 5677A-1A F/W JRVariant 1 Side A Runout
1S BDS 5677B-1A F/W JR 4Variant 1 Side B Runout
1S BDS 5677A-1B F/W JR 9Variant 2 Side A Runout
1S BDS 5677B-1A F/W JR A2Variant 2 Side B Runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5677
- Format
- LP, Album · Multi-coloured Label
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5677A F/W JR GOLSide A Runout Etching
BDS 5677B F/W JR GOLSide B Runout Etching
BDS 5677 ASide A Label
BDS 5677 BSide B Label
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5677-V
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 940535Buddah Records N° 940.535
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5677-VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Buddah Records 940535 / Buddah Records N° 940.535First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Buddah Records 67.012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Buddah Records BDL 3121First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5677First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5677First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5677LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5677First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5677First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Buddah Records BDX-1046LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.23136LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Buddah Records YX-7161-DALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Buddah Records YX-7161-DALP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Buddah Records 23 18 122LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Buddah Records BDLP 4044LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Birchmount BM 864LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Way You Make Me Feel3:34
- A2Good Love Makes Everything Alright7:32
- A3The Long And Winding Road3:59
- A4Ain't No Love Lost2:49
- B1The Greatest Feeling3:11
- B2Mighty Clouds Of Joy4:05
- B3(I Need) Someone4:35
- B4So Many Mountains3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melba are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Melba are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 1979.
When was Melba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 5677, released December 2, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Melba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 5677, BDS 5677-V, 940535, 67.012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TI BDS 5677A-2 F/W JR and TI BDS 5677B-1 F/W JR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Melba 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.
