Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold TH 3.005 Y 70
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FO-15504/1Side A runout, stamped
FO-15505/1Side B runout, stamped
Fo 15504Side A label
Fo 15505Side B label
The Moody BluesMelancholy Man
Vinyl pressings
Melancholy Man
by The Moody Blues · 1970
12 pressings6 countriesBalladRockPop
Melancholy 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 Melancholy Man
4 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold TH 3.005 Y 70
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold TH 3005Threshold TH 3005 B
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TH 3005 A P1 ∗Runout side A
TH 3005 B P1 ∗Runout side B
TH 3.005 ALabel side A
TH 3.005 BLabel side B
France
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold TH 3005Threshold TH 3005 B
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Threshold TH 3.005 Y 70First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | Threshold TH 3.005 Y 70First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Threshold TH 3005 / Threshold TH 3005 BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Threshold TH 3005 / Threshold TH 3005 BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Threshold TH 3005 / Threshold TH 3.005 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1971 | Germany | Threshold TH 57", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Threshold TH 57", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | Threshold TH 1017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | Threshold TH 1017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Threshold 6101 6007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Turkey | Threshold 717517", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Threshold 84.217 B (TH 3.005)7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMelancholy Man4:45
- BCandle Of Life4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melancholy Man are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Melancholy Man are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Melancholy Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Belgium, France. One of them is Threshold TH 3.005 Y 70.
How do I tell if my copy of Melancholy Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TH 3.005 Y 70, TH 3005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FO-15504/1 and FO-15505/1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Melancholy 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.
