Europe
May 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 109 159-100
- Format
- 7"
The Other OnesHoliday
Vinyl pressings
Holiday
by The Other Ones · 1987
24 pressings10 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronic
Holiday was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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
20 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 609 180-213Virgin 609 180
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 609180 A-1/5-87Runout side A
DM 609180 B-1/5-87Runout side B
S 609 180 ACenter label A
S 609 180 BCenter label B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 109 180Virgin 109 180-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109180 A-1/5-87 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM DS 109180 B-1/5-87 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM DS 109180 A-1/5-87 IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM DS 109180 B-1/5-87Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 609 180-213Virgin 609 180
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 609180 A-1/5-87Runout side A, variant 1
DM 609180 B-1/5-87 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 609180 A-1/5-87Runout side A, variant 2
DM 609180 B-1/5-87Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS961-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 96112 A-1U-1-I-4Runout side A
VS 96112 B-1U-1-I-4Runout side B
VS 961-12ALabel side A
VS 961-12BLabel side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 961
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin VS 961-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VS1389First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 180-213 / Virgin 609 180First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 109 180 / Virgin 109 180-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 180-213 / Virgin 609 180First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 90362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Virgin 303 094-000 / Virgin 303 092First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Germany | Virgin 303 094-000 / Virgin 303 092First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 961First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | Virgin 505488First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS961-12First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 961First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Virgin 7-99428First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Virgin PR 2090First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Virgin 7-99428First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Virgin 614 57212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Virgin 114 5727", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Virgin VS 9617", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHoliday3:32
- BAnother Holiday3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holiday are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Holiday are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 1991.
When was Holiday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Virgin 109 159-100, released May 1, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Holiday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 109 159-100, 609 180-213, 109 180, VS961-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Holiday 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.