UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLH 9363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MSN 5210Side A label
MSN 5211Side B label
Jerry WallaceLife's A Holiday
Vinyl pressings
Life's A Holiday
by Jerry Wallace · 1959
11 pressings5 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
Life's A Holiday was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Life's A Holiday
1 pressing came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | London American Recordings HLH 9363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLH 93637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Apex 767497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Challenge 91077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Challenge 91077", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Challenge 91077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Challenge 91077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Challenge 91077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 4397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Challenge 91077" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ALife's A Holiday2:30
- BI Can See An Angel Walking2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life's A Holiday are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Life's A Holiday are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1961.
When was Life's A Holiday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK. One of them is London American Recordings HLH 9363.
How do I tell if my copy of Life's A Holiday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLH 9363) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSN 5210 and MSN 5211. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life's A 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.