UK
August 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(7TCA.2028)Side 1
(7TCA.2029)Side 2
Cliff Richard & The ShadowsSummer Holiday
Vinyl pressings
Summer Holiday
by Cliff Richard & The Shadows · 1963
21 pressings10 countriesSoundtrackPop RockRockPop
Summer Holiday was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Summer Holiday
17 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2028-1N RT KMT 1A side runout, stamped - Variant 1
7TCA 2029-1N RH KMT 1 2B side runout, stamped - Variant 1
7TCA 2029-1N RH KMT1A side runout, stamped - Variant 2
7TCA 2028-1N RT KMT1B side runout, stamped - Variant 2
UK
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESG 7896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
UK
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
UK
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2028 1NA side
7TCA 2029 1NB side
UK
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2028-1N AD KMT 1A side runout, stamped
7TCA 2029-1N AD KMT 1 2B side runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8250 / Columbia SEGO-8250First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8250 / Columbia SEGO-8250First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | France | Columbia ESDF 1468First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | France | Columbia ESRF 1437First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1963 | France | Columbia ESRF 1437First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Italy | Columbia SEMQ 251First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Columbia SEGH 84First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Portugal | Columbia SLEM 2154First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7EPL 13.927First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | Sweden | Columbia SEGS 106First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Columbia SEGM 8250First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia SEG 8250First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia SEG 8250First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia ESG 7896First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia SEG 8250First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Singapore | Columbia SEG 82507", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia SEG 82507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia SEG 82507", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia SEG 82507", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Summer Holiday
- A2The Next Time
- B1Dancing Shoes
- B2Bachelor Boy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summer Holiday are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Summer Holiday are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Summer Holiday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia SEG 8250, released August 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Summer Holiday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SEG 8250, ESG 7896, SEGS 106, SEGM 8250) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (7TCA.2028) and (7TCA.2029). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Summer Holiday 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.
