France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue V. 45. 1745Disques Vogue V. 45-1745
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
N 45 V 11942 ¹Runout side A, etched
N 45 V 11943Runout side B, etched
N 45 V 11942Label side A
N 45 V 11943Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Melody Man
by Petula Clark · 1970
18 pressings12 countriesVocalPop
Melody Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Melody Man
17 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue V. 45-1732Disques Vogue V. 45. 1732
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N 45 V 11898Runout side A, etched
N 45 V 11899Runout side B, etched
(N 45 V 11898)Label side A
(N 45 V 11899)Label side B
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue V. 45. 1745Disques Vogue V. 45-1745
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · brown
UK
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17973
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N 17973-AMatrix side A
7N 17973-BMatrix side B
7N 17973A1-△HRunout side A
7N 17973B2-△HRunout side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17973
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7N 17973Label side A
7N 17973 BLabel side B
India
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17973
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Disques Vogue V. 45. 1745 / Disques Vogue V. 45-1745First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | Disques Vogue V. 45-1732 / Disques Vogue V. 45. 1732First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Disques Vogue V. 45. 1745 / Disques Vogue V. 45-1745First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 11102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Pye Records 17973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Dischi Vogue VG. 87.016 / Disques Vogue VG 87.016First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Lebanon | Disques Vogue LV 9First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Disques Vogue VGS 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Disques Vogue VG-13First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Spain | Disques Vogue VG-13First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | UK | Pye Records 7N 17973First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SVG-8396 / Vogue Jugoton SVG-8396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | India | Pye Records 7N 17973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Pye Records 7N 17973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | Astor AP 1727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMelody Man2:31
- BBig Love Sale2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melody Man are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Melody Man are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Melody Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, UK, India, Australia and more. One of them is Disques Vogue V. 45. 1745.
How do I tell if my copy of Melody Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V. 45. 1745, V. 45-1732, 7N 17973, AP 1727) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N 45 V 11942 ¹ and N 45 V 11943. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Melody Man 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.
