Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Diane KolbyHoly Man
Vinyl pressings
Holy Man
by Diane Kolby · 1970
15 pressings9 countriesFunk / SoulPop
Holy Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Holy Man
13 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 8 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
August 12, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
p(stamped/inverted) TZSS- 153805-2 (16th note) M.L.(scribed)A side deadwax
p(stamped/inverted) TZSS- 153894 (16th note) M.L.(scribed)B side deadwax
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 5178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S 5178-A1A Side Runout
S 5178-B1B Side Runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TZSS- 153805-2 (16th note) M.L. pRunout side A etched
TZSS- 153894 (16th note) M.L. pRunout side B etched
TZSS 153805Label side A
TZSS 153894Label side B
US
August 12, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
p(stamped/inverted) TZSS- 153805-2 [looks like scripted F] M.L.(scribed)A side deadwax
p(stamped/inverted) TZSS- 153894 [looks like scripted F] M.L.(scribed)B side deadwax
US
August 12, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
p(stamped/inverted) TZSS- 153805-2 [looks like scripted F] M.L.(scribed)A side deadwax
p(stamped/inverted) TZSS- 153894 [looks like scripted F] M.L.(scribed)B side deadwax
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | CBS BA-221771First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | CBS BA-221771First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia 4 45169First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | CBS 5178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 5178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS 5178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | CBS S 5178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | CBS S 5178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45169First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS 51787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 4-451697", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AHoly Man3:05
- BHallelujah, Baby3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holy Man are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Holy Man are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Holy Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is CBS 5178.
How do I tell if my copy of Holy Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5178, 4-45169, S 5178, BA-221771) 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 Holy Man 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.