Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polarvox Oy SOHO(T) 47Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 47
- Format
- 12"
Geoffrey DeaneHoliday-In
Vinyl pressings
Holiday-In
by Geoffrey Deane · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesAfro-CubanDiscoLatinFunk / Soul
Holiday-In was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polarvox Oy SOHO(T) 47Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 47
- Format
- 12", White Label
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 47
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
SOHO 47 A FX MJ
SOHO 47 B FX MJ
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 47
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 47
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 47Record Shack Records SOHO T47
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT-47-A1. MT. DAMONTSide A [Etched]
SOHOT-47-B1. MT. DAMONTSide B [Etched]
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Ariola 601 987First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | Record Shack Records SOHO 47First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Record Shack Records SOHO T47 / Deutsche Austrophon SOHO T47First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Polarvox Oy SOHO(T) 47 / Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 47First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Polarvox Oy SOHO(T) 47 / Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 47First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Record Shack Records SOHO 47First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-787 (D)First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 47First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO 47First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 47 / Record Shack Records SOHO T47First year12", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AHoliday-in (Marbella Mix)3:39
- BHoliday-in (Instrumental)3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holiday-In are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Holiday-In are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Holiday-In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Scandinavia, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polarvox Oy SOHO(T) 47.
How do I tell if my copy of Holiday-In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOHO(T) 47, SOHO 47, SOHOT 47, 601 987) 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 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.