France
February 1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ. 10767
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
AZ SG 368 ARunout A side
AZ SG 368 BRunout B side
Vinyl pressings
Holidays / La Mouche
by Michel Polnareff · 1972
17 pressings9 countriesChansonPsychedelic RockRockPop
Holidays / La Mouche was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Holidays / La Mouche
12 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 10 767
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
SG 368AA-Side run-out, hand-etched
SG 368BB-Side run-out, hand-etched
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ. 10167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 10.767
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
SG 368AA-Side run-out, hand-etched
SG 368BB-Side run-out, hand-etched
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 10.167
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Lebanon
February 1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 9008Disc'Az SG 368
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Able AB. 723First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10.1677", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10 767First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10.7677", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ. 10167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10.767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10.167First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10.1677", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Germany | BASF 05 19095-6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Mexico | Disc'Az G-1146 / Gamma G-1146First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Disc'Az AZ 20.45-HFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Disc'Az HS 827 / Hispavox HS 827First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Turkey | Disc'Az 45-AZT 28First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ. 10767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Disc'Az AZ 9008 / Disc'Az SG 368First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disc'Az AZ. 101677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHolidays3:21
- BLa Mouche4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holidays / La Mouche are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Holidays / La Mouche are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Holidays / La Mouche first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Lebanon, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Disc'Az AZ. 10767, released February 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Holidays / La Mouche is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AZ. 10767, AZ 10 767, AZ. 10167, AZ 10.767) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AZ SG 368 A and AZ SG 368 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Holidays / La Mouche 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.
