US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4031
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Melissa
by Melissa Manchester · 1975
48 pressings14 countriesSoulSoft RockRockFunk / Soul
Melissa was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Melissa
31 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4031
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 4031 SA-1 TML-S-1-1 D PRSide A, runout
BL 4031 SB-1 TML-S-1-1 PR DSide B, runout
(4031 SA)Side A, matrix center label
(4031 SB)Side B, matrix center label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4031
- Format
- LP, Album · Audio Mfg. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ARS 4031 SA ALA Side Etched
ARS 4031 SB ALB Side Etched
TML-SA Side Stamped
TML-SB Side Stamped
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4031
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
4031 SAA Side Label
4031 SBB Side Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL8-8055
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4031Arista 4031
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 4031 SA TML-MSide A runout
BL 4031 SB TML-MSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Arista 6896First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | Arista AL 4031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Arista ARL-33002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Arista AL 4031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Arista AL 4031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Arista AL 4031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Arista 2C 064-96417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Arista 1C 062-96 417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Arista BLPO-5-ARFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Arista IES-80411First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Arista AL 4031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Philippines | Arista AL 4031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ (L) 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Arista 1J 062-96417 / Arista 1 J062-96.417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Arista ARTY 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-028 / Arista MFSL 1-028LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1980 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-028LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista L 37258LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Arista AB 4031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1We've Got Time4:22
- A2Party Music3:28
- A3Just Too Many People3:38
- A4Stevie's Wonder3:33
- A5This Lady's Not Home4:31
- B1Love Havin' You Around4:40
- B2Midnite Blue3:55
- B3It's Gonna Be Alright3:32
- B4I Got Eyes2:43
- B5I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melissa are there?
48 vinyl pressings of Melissa are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was Melissa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Argentina and more. One of them is Arista AL 4031.
How do I tell if my copy of Melissa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 4031, AL8-8055, AQ 4031, ARTY 104) 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 Melissa 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.
