Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vogue VB. 591RKM VB. 591
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
VB - 591 A/3 - FSide A Etched
VB - 591 - B / 3 ΛSide B Etched
Lou & The Hollywood BananasHollywood Hollywood
Vinyl pressings
Hollywood Hollywood
by Lou & The Hollywood Bananas · 1979
12 pressings7 countriesSkaDiscoReggaeFunk / Soul
Hollywood Hollywood was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Hollywood Hollywood
6 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vogue G. 20.003RKM G. 20.003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vogue VB. 591RKM VB. 591
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Austria
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 101 146
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 101 146Hansa 101 146-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
101146 A-2/79S Made in GermanyRunout Side A
101146 B-1/79S II Made in GermanyRunout Side B
S 101 146 ALabel Side A
S 101 146 BLabel Side B
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 600 155-213
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | Vogue VB. 591 / RKM VB. 591First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Belgium | Vogue G. 20.003 / RKM G. 20.003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | Vogue VB. 591 / RKM VB. 591First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Hansa 600 155-213First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | Austria | Hansa 101 146First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Hansa 101 146 / Hansa 101 146-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Vogue 31083212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | France | Vogue 1012907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1970 / RKM 45-19707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1970 / RKM 45-19707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Sweden | Polar POS 12637", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | WEA WEAN 18.1327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHollywood Hollywood (Ska English Version)5:04
- BHollywood Hollywood (Instrumental)5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hollywood Hollywood are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hollywood Hollywood are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Hollywood Hollywood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Belgium, Austria, Germany. One of them is Vogue VB. 591.
How do I tell if my copy of Hollywood Hollywood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VB. 591, G. 20.003, 101 146, 600 155-213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VB - 591 A/3 - F and VB - 591 - B / 3 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hollywood Hollywood 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.