US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IMP-158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ep-215A-side label
ep-216B-side label
Ricky NelsonRicky Nelson (Unchained Melody)
Vinyl pressings
Ricky Nelson (Unchained Melody)
by Ricky Nelson · 1958
11 pressings8 countriesVocalRockPop
Ricky Nelson (Unchained Melody) was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Ricky Nelson (Unchained Melody)
8 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IMP-158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-EP-0215-1 B2 1Side A Runout, Variant 1
45-EP-0216-1 A2 1Side B Runout, Variant 1
45-EP-0215-1 B2 ISide A Runout, Variant 2
45-EP-0216-1 I A2Side B Runout, Variant 2
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-P.1170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EPML-40404-1C B HRunout side A
EPML-40405-1C C HRunout side B
(EPML.40404)Label side A (inverted)
(EPML.40405)Label side B (inverted)
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-P.1170
- Format
- 7", EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(EPML.40404)A Side Label (inverted)
(EPML.40405)B SIde Label (inverted)
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-P.1170London Records RE-P 1170
- Format
- 7", EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(EPML.40404)A Side Label (inverted)
(EPML.40405)B SIde Label (inverted)
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IMP-158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EP. 215Side A label
EP. 216Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Imperial IMP-158First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Greece | Olympia JRG 706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Sweden | London Records RE 5024First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | London Records RE-P.1170First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | London Records RE-P.1170First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | London Records RE-P.1170 / London Records RE-P 1170First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Imperial IMP-158First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | US | Imperial IMP-158First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records EZA 7546 / London Records EZA-75467", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Hong Kong | Imperial IMP. 1587", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Philippines | Imperial LP-92447", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Unchained Melody
- A2I'll Walk Alone
- B1There Goes My Baby
- B2Poor Little Fool
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ricky Nelson (Unchained Melody) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ricky Nelson (Unchained Melody) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1958 and 1960.
When was Ricky Nelson (Unchained Melody) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Imperial IMP-158.
How do I tell if my copy of Ricky Nelson (Unchained Melody) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IMP-158, RE-P.1170, JRG 706, RE 5024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ep-215 and ep-216. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ricky Nelson (Unchained Melody) 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.
