Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records DVQ 6902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The Righteous BrothersUnchained Melody
Vinyl pressings
Unchained Melody
by The Righteous Brothers · 1977
22 pressings11 countriesSoft RockClassic RockBalladRock
Unchained Melody was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Unchained Melody
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Verve Records DVQ 6902First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Polydor 879 062-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Verve Records 879 102-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Verve Records 879 103-112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Verve Records 879 102-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Verve Records 879 103-112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Verve Records 879 102-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Verve Records 879 102-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Polydor 877 886-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Portugal | MGM Records 2006 2487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Verve Records PO 101 / Polydor 879 102-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Verve Records 879 103-1 / Verve Records PZ 10112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Verve Records PO 101 / Polydor 879 102-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Verve Records PO 101 / Verve Records 879 102-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Eric Records 41027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | Venezuela | Verve Records 70.036-N7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Verve Records 585197", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Stardust Records URC 12957", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records DVQ 69027", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records DVQ 69027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AUnchained Melody3:37
- BSoul And Inspiration3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unchained Melody are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Unchained Melody are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1990.
When was Unchained Melody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Japan. One of them is Verve Records DVQ 6902.
How do I tell if my copy of Unchained Melody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DVQ 6902) 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 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.
