France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 10.813
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SG 414 AA-side runout
SG 414 BB-side runout
C. JérômeHimalaya
Vinyl pressings
Himalaya
by C. Jérôme · 1972
14 pressings8 countriesChansonPop
Himalaya was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Himalaya
7 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 414Disc'Az AZ 10813
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 414Disc'Az AZ 10 813
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SG 414 AEtched side A
SG 414 BEtched side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 414Disc'Az AZ 10 813
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1972- Label and catalog number
- Imavox SIMS10028D
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10.813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az SG 414 / Disc'Az AZ 10813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az SG 414 / Disc'Az AZ 10 813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az SG 414 / Disc'Az AZ 10 813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Disc'Az SG 414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Imavox SIMS10028DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Switzerland | Disc'Az SG 414First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Austria | Hansa Record 12 489 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Austria | Hansa Record 12 489 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Gamma AA 11707" | 7" |
| 1973 | Germany | Hansa Record 12 489 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Hansa Record 12 538 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Hansa 12 538 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Spain | Disc'Az HS 906 / Hispavox HS 9067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHimalaya2:48
- BPardon2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Himalaya are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Himalaya are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Himalaya first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland. One of them is Disc'Az AZ 10.813.
How do I tell if my copy of Himalaya is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AZ 10.813, SG 414, SIMS10028D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG 414 A and SG 414 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Himalaya 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.
