UK
May 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2020-1N M MT1Side A stamped
7TCA 2021-1N P MT1Side B stamped
7TCA.2020A Side label
7TCA.2021B Side label
Cliff RichardHoliday Carnival
Vinyl pressings
Holiday Carnival
by Cliff Richard · 1963
10 pressings7 countriesPop
Holiday Carnival 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 Holiday Carnival
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
May 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESG 7892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7TYA.487A Side
7TYA.488B Side
UK
May 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2020-1N N MT1Side A stamped
7TCA 2021-1N GT MT1Side B stamped
7TCA.2020A Side label
7TCA.2021B Side label
Australia
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGO 8246Columbia SEGO-8246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA2020Side A [Label]
7TCA2021Side B [Label]
Denmark
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2020-1 NRunout side A, stamped
7TCA 2021-1 NRunout side B, stamped
7TCA 2020Label side A
7TCA 2021Label side B
Netherlands
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, 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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Denmark | Columbia SEG 8246First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Columbia SEG 8246First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Columbia SEGM.8246First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | Southern Rhodesia | Columbia SEGJ 8246First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia SEG 8246First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia ESG 7892First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia SEG 8246First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8246 / Columbia SEGO-8246First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Netherlands | EMI K062 Z 0761612", EP, Reissue, Stereo | 12", EP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Columbia SLEG 50277", EP | 7", EP |
Tracklist
- A1Carnival
- A2Moonlight Bay
- B1Some Of These Days
- B2For You, For Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holiday Carnival are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Holiday Carnival are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 1982.
When was Holiday Carnival first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Australia, Denmark, Netherlands and more. One of them is Columbia SEG 8246, released May 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Holiday Carnival is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SEG 8246, ESG 7892, SEGO 8246, SEGM.8246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCA 2020-1N M MT1 and 7TCA 2021-1N P MT1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Holiday Carnival 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.
