US
September 29, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35507
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-35507-2C A T1Stamped/Etched, runout side A
BL 35501-1D 1T A 7 oStamped/Etched, runout side B
AL 35507Side A Label
BL 35507Side B Label
Melba MooreMelba
Vinyl pressings
Melba
by Melba Moore · 1978
15 pressings13 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Melba was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35507
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 35507-2H S1 B3Side A (stamped, etched)
BL 35507-1J S2 A4Side B (stamped, etched)
US
September 29, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35507
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83269Epic S EPC 83269
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
October 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 35507
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL35507•2B•2GD 0Side A runout
BL-35507-2B-2HZ: 0Side B runout
AL 35507Side A label
BL 35507Side B label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3941
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX187353 ELPS3941-1Side A runout
Δ MX187354 ELPS3941-2Side B runout
MX187353Side A label
MX187354Side b 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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3941First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Epic 144358First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Epic EPC 83269First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony 25.3P 98First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 25･3P-98First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | CBS/Sony LP-1264-EFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Epic KSF 2208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Epic EPC 83269 / Epic S EPC 83269First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35507First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Epic PE 35507First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 83269LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Epic EPC 83269LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Epic EPC 83269LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You Stepped Into My Life7:50
- A2There's No Other Like You5:28
- A3It's Hard Not To Like You3:48
- A4Together Forever5:16
- B1Pick Me Up, I'll Dance5:09
- B2Happy3:45
- B3I Promise To Love You5:30
- B4Where Did You Ever Go4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melba are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Melba are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Melba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic JE 35507, released September 29, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Melba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JE 35507, EPC 83269, PE 35507, ELPS 3941) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-35507-2C A T1 and BL 35501-1D 1T A 7 o. 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.
