UK
October 10, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Mountain TOP 3
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
TOP 3 A-1U MGSide A Stamped
TOP 3 B-1U HSide B Stamped
NazarethHoly Roller
Vinyl pressings
Holy Roller
by Nazareth · 1975
15 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Holy Roller was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Holy Roller
15 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
October 10, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Mountain TOP 3
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
TOP 3 A - 1U HTMA Side Runout
TOP 3 B - 1U HTMB Side Runout
UK
October 10, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Mountain TOP 3
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TOP 3 A - 1U HTMA Side Runout
TOP 3 B - 1U HTMB Side Runout
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6078 220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1975- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6078 220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6078220 1W 320Runout side A
10 AA6078220 2W 320Runout side B
6078 220.1Label side A
6078 220.2Label side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6078 220
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Vertigo 6078 220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Austria | Vertigo 6078 220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | A&M Records AM-450First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | France | Vertigo 6078 220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Vertigo 6078 220First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Ireland | Mountain TOP 3First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Vertigo 6078 220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6078226First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Portugal | Vertigo 6078 220First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6078.220First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Vertigo 60 78 220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Vertigo 60 78 220First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Mountain TOP 3First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | UK | Mountain TOP 3First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Mountain TOP 3First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHoly Roller
- BRailroad Boy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holy Roller are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Holy Roller are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Holy Roller first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, Austria, France and more. One of them is Mountain TOP 3, released October 10, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Holy Roller is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TOP 3, 6078 220, 6078226, 6078.220) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TOP 3 A-1U MG and TOP 3 B-1U H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Holy Roller 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.
