Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 60017
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
453 W1Soolaimon Side
356 T/6Holly Holy Side
Neil DiamondHolly Holy / Soolaimon
Vinyl pressings
Holly Holy / Soolaimon
by Neil Diamond · 1973
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockRockPop
Holly Holy / Soolaimon was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Holly Holy / Soolaimon
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-60017
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 60017First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-60017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 6729 / UNI Records MCS 67297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600177", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1517", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1517", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1977 | Argentina | MCA Records 20191037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-600177", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-600177", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 6.11 351 / MCA Records 6.11351 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | UNI Records MCX67297", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Ireland | MCA Records MCA 1517", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHolly Holy4:40
- BSoolaimon4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holly Holy / Soolaimon are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Holly Holy / Soolaimon are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.
When was Holly Holy / Soolaimon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada. One of them is MCA Records MCA 60017.
How do I tell if my copy of Holly Holy / Soolaimon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 60017, MCA-60017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 453 W1 and 356 T/6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Holly Holy / Soolaimon 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.
