Vinyl pressings
by The Hollies · 1969
Hollies Sing Hollies was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
6 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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.
YEX 755-1Side 1, stamped, var 1
YEX 756-1Side 2, stamped, var 1
YEX 755-1 1 GSide 1, stamped, var 2
YEX 756-1 1 GSide 2, stamped, var 2
GC 80 198 A-2 II Made in GermanyRunout A
GC 80 198 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout B
C 80 198 ACenter label, A-side
C 80 198 BCenter label, B-side
YEX 755Side 1, stamped
YEX 756Side 2, stamped
(YEX 755)On Label: Side 1
(YEX 756)On Label: Side 2
YEX 755-1Side 1, stamped
YEX 756-1Side 2, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | Hansa 80 198 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Odeon OP-8928First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Parlophone 5C 062-90723First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Parlophone PCSJ(D) 7092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Parlophone PCS 7092 / Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 90723First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Uruguay | Odeon SURL 20722First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Ariel S-5004 / Famous S.R.L. M-4055 S-5004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Parlophone 3C 062-90723 / Parlophone SPMCQ 31521LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Parlophone PCSM 7092 / Parlophone PSCM.7092LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Singapore | Parlophone PCS 7092LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Parlophone PCS 7092 / Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 90723LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Venezuela | Odeon SOLP-7062LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone PCSO-7092LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-2339LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
14 vinyl pressings of Hollies Sing Hollies are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa and more. One of them is Parlophone PCS 7092.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PCS 7092, 80 198 IT, 5C 062-90723, PCSJ(D) 7092) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YEX 755-1 and YEX 756-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
