Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Channel One
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3030 A SRA
The JaysMelody Life / Queen Magesty
Vinyl pressings
Melody Life / Queen Magesty
by The Jays · 1978
10 pressings2 countriesRocksteadyReggaeReggae
Melody Life / Queen Magesty 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 Melody Life / Queen Magesty
1 pressing came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | Channel OneFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound JJ-760112", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge12" | 12" |
| ? | Jamaica | Disco Mix12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Revolutionaires Channel One12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Channel One JJ-760112", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Channel One JJ-760112", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Channel One JJ-760112", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMelody Life
- BQueen Magesty
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melody Life / Queen Magesty are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Melody Life / Queen Magesty are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Melody Life / Queen Magesty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica. One of them is Channel One.
How do I tell if my copy of Melody Life / Queen Magesty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 3030 A SR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Melody Life / Queen Magesty 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.