Back again — and this time we’re diving into the final single released while Johnny Rotten was still in the band:
🎶 Holidays in the Sun (Virgin VS191)
We’ll compare the original 1977 UK pressing with the 30th Anniversary reissue from 2007.
📀 Sleeve Comparison
👉 Here’s the UK original sleeve – front side
👉 And here’s the back side of the UK original sleeve
👉 Now the reissue sleeve – front
👉 And the reissue sleeve – back
🧷 Basic Info
- Title: Holidays in the Sun
- Artist: Sex Pistols
- Format: 7-inch Single (45RPM)
UK Original
- Release Date: October 15, 1977
- Label / Catalog #: Virgin VS191
- Sleeve: Picture sleeve
Reissue
- Release Date: October 22, 2007
- Label / Catalog #: Virgin VS191 / EMI 5099950741175
- Sleeve: Picture sleeve
🧷 Tracklist
Side A: Holidays in the Sun
Side B: Satellite
💡 “Holidays in the Sun” kicks off Never Mind the Bollocks — a strong opener with a sound-effect intro and full punk energy.
Notably, Sid Vicious is credited on this one.
Satellite is a longtime fan favorite. Personally, I prefer the demo version 😌
🧷 Pressing Details
✔️ Matrix Numbers (Runouts)
- Original: VS-191-A-2 / VS-191-B-1
- Reissue: VS-191-A-1 / VS-191-B-1
→ Reissue features machine-stamped matrix codes, while the original is hand-etched.
🧷 Sleeve Differences
- Original: Thin, matte paper sleeve
- Reissue: Heavier cardstock with light gloss
Other differences:
- Reissue has a barcode and printed text blurb on the back
- Original includes “dp” (Delga Press) logo — gone on reissue
- Reissue’s flap is hidden inside, not visible from the back
- Color tone: Reissue’s white areas are brighter, but overall palette is similar
🧷 Label Comparison
- Both use the blue-to-white gradient design
- Original’s gradient is deeper and more vibrant
- Reissue’s label is lighter, with slight Virgin logo color difference
Also, my reissue copy has a double label misprint 😅
→ Two labels pressed onto one side. No audio issues, but it looks odd.
🧷 Weight Comparison
- Original pressing: 35g
- Reissue: 75g (!!)
💡 This qualifies as heavyweight vinyl, which helps resist warping and improves groove tracking.
🧷 Sound Quality?
I’m using a basic portable player, so honestly, I couldn’t detect much difference.
One day, I’d love to test it on a high-end setup.
🔜 Coming Next:
We’re finally digging into the only full Pistols studio album:
Never Mind the Bollocks — featuring the Japan-only “勝手にしやがれ” Columbia edition!
Stay tuned ✨
byebye 👋
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