US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4281
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Bing CrosbyHoliday In Europe
Vinyl pressings
Holiday In Europe
by Bing Crosby · 1962
10 pressings7 countriesPop
Holiday In Europe was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Holiday In Europe
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 3 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74281
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 8452 3 2ISide A runout, stamped except "I" etched
7 8453 4 2IISide B runout, stamped except "II" etched
7-8452Side A label
7-8453◆Side B label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4281
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG8452T1Side A runout
MG8453T1Side B runout
MG-8452Side A label
MG-8453Side B label
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick LAT 8505
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick STA.8505
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4281
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Decca DL 4281First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8505First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Brunswick STA.8505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 4281First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 74281First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 4281First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | MCA Records DL 74281LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | MCA Records COPS 1864LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Decca SDL 10103 / Decca SDL-10103LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Brunswick LAT 8505LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1April In Portugal
- A2C'est Si Bon
- A3Never On Sunday
- A4More And More
- A5Moment In Madrid
- A6Morgen
- B1Two Shadows On The Sand
- B2Under Paris Skies
- B3Domenica
- B4Pigalle
- B5A Letter To Pinocchio
- B6Melancholie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holiday In Europe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Holiday In Europe are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1973.
When was Holiday In Europe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 4281.
How do I tell if my copy of Holiday In Europe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 4281, DL 74281, LAT 8505, STA.8505) 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 Holiday In Europe 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.
