UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCS 3028
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 - YEX 74-1
Side 2 - YEX75-1
Ron Goodwin And His OrchestraHoliday In Beirut
Vinyl pressings
Holiday In Beirut
by Ron Goodwin And His Orchestra · 1962
13 pressings8 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Holiday In Beirut was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Holiday In Beirut
3 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMC 1175
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEX 383-1NSide 1 runout - stamped
XEX 384-1NSide 2 runout - stamped
India
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMC 1175
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XEX 383Side I
XeX 384Side Two
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | India | Parlophone PMC 1175First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone PCS 3028First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone PMC 1175First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club SPLE-835 / World Record Club PLE 835LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club PLE-835 / World Record Club PLE 835LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club PLE-835 / World Record Club PLE 835LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SPLE-835 / World Record Club PLE 835LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SP-10560LP | LP |
| 1974 | Singapore | Regal SREG 9723LP | LP |
| 1974 | Turkey | Kent GLTX 252LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Regal SREG-1030LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club PLZ 43 / Light Music Club PLZ 43LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club SPLZ 43 / Light Music Club PLZ 43LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Sunrise Over The Cedars (Sarlu Zarma Al-Hilu)
- A2Sweetie Pie
- A3Baal'Bek (Fayiq Shu Nkina)
- A4Bassita!
- A5April Is Coming (Bukra Byigi Nisan)
- A6Bashtiki-Boom
- B1Journey To Damascus (Shatti Ya Dinyi)
- B2Grotto Of Jeita (Mishwar)
- B3Arak And Tabouli (Hat Aljarra)
- B4Avenue Des Francais (Azzeynou Ezzeynou)
- B5Plain Of Bekaa (Am Betdawui Eshams)
- B6Farewell To Lebanon (Minak Ya Laniqna)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holiday In Beirut are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Holiday In Beirut are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 1974.
When was Holiday In Beirut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, India. One of them is Parlophone PCS 3028.
How do I tell if my copy of Holiday In Beirut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PCS 3028, PMC 1175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side 1 - YEX 74-1 and Side 2 - YEX75-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Holiday In Beirut 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.
