US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 442-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B2 884-442-1-A5-HRM1 ✩Runout side A etched
B 884-442-1-2-58640-HRM1 ✩Runout side B etched
STERLING ᐉRunout side A&B stamped
2-58638 2-58639Label side A
King Dream Chorus & Holiday CrewKing Holiday
Vinyl pressings
King Holiday
by King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew · 1986
13 pressings6 countriesHip Hop
King Holiday was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 King Holiday
12 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 442-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
✩ STERLING 884-442-7-2-58638-BWA-Side Runout Etching
884-442-7-2-58640-BW STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
2-58638A side label
2-58640B side label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 442-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 442-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
884-442-1-AS-ES ☆ STERLINGRunout, side A, etched, STERLING stamped
884-442-1-2-58640-ES EMW ☆ STERLINGRunout, side B, etched, STERLING stamped
2-58638 2-58639Label side A
2-58640Label side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 442-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Club JABX 29
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Brazil | Mercury 884 442-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 884 442-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 884 442-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1986 | UK | Club JABX 29First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Club JABX 29 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Club JAB 29First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 884 442-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 884 442-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 884 442-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 884 442-7 DJFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 884 442-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-202First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Hungary | Not On Label12", Maxi-Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Maxi-Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1King Holiday (Short Version)4:35
- A2King Holiday (Dub Version)3:02
- B1King Holiday (Long Version)7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Holiday are there?
13 vinyl pressings of King Holiday are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was King Holiday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is Mercury 884 442-1.
How do I tell if my copy of King Holiday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 884 442-1, 884 442-7, 884 442-7 DJ, JABX 29) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B2 884-442-1-A5-HRM1 ✩ and B 884-442-1-2-58640-HRM1 ✩. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King 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.