Japan
December 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 07・5P-326
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
ラスト・クリスマス = Last Christmas
by Wham! · 1984
33 pressings10 countriesEuropopHolidayPop
ラスト・クリスマス = Last Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 ラスト・クリスマス = Last Christmas
6 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Japan
December 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 12•3P-575
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12-3P-575A11 1A18Runout side A
12-3P-575B1 1B2Runout side B
Japan
December 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 07・5P-326
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Japan
December 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 07・5P-326
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Japan
December 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 12•3P-575
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12-3P-575A11 1A18Runout side A
12-3P-575B1 1B2Runout side B
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic QY・3P-90081
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Epic QY・3P-90081First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-326First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-326First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-326First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 12•3P-575First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 12•3P-575First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic WHAM T112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic WHAM T112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic WHAM T112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Epic WHAM T 112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Epic WHAM 17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Epic WHAM T112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Epic WHAM 17", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Epic WHAM 17", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Epic WHAM 17", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Columbia 88875042911 / Legacy 88875042911S112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Epic 19802856281 / Sony Music 1980285628112", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | UK & Europe | Sony Music 19802856301 / George Michael Entertainment 1980285630112", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2024 | UK & Europe | Epic 19802858931 / Sony Music 1980285893112", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | UK & Europe | Sony Music 19802856291 / Sony Music 1980285630112", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2024 | US | Columbia 19802856281 / Sony Music 1980285628112", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | CBS CS-100657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Aラスト・クリスマス = Last Christmas4:26
- Bクレジット・カード・ベイビー = Credit Card Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of ラスト・クリスマス = Last Christmas are there?
33 vinyl pressings of ラスト・クリスマス = Last Christmas are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was ラスト・クリスマス = Last Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Japan. One of them is Epic 07・5P-326, released December 15, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of ラスト・クリスマス = Last Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 07・5P-326, 12•3P-575, QY・3P-90081) 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 ラスト・クリスマス = Last Christmas 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.
