US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS0 662-SA R-8685A-Side Runout Etching
AS0 662-SB R-8686B-Side Runout Etching
AS 0662-SAA-Side Label
AS 0662-SBB-Side Label
Angela BofillHoldin' Out For Love / Only Love
Vinyl pressings
Holdin' Out For Love / Only Love
by Angela Bofill · 1981
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoSoulBoogieFunk / Soul
Holdin' Out For Love / Only Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Holdin' Out For Love / Only Love
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS 0662-MAA label
AS 0662-SAB label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista K-8681
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-59523A Label
MX-59524B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Arista K-8681First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Arista 103 865First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103 865First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103 865First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103 865First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Arista ARIST 433First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Arista AS 0662First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Arista AS 0662First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Arista AS 0662First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Arista AS 0662First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Arista SA 302212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHoldin' Out For Love3:22
- BOnly Love4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holdin' Out For Love / Only Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Holdin' Out For Love / Only Love are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Holdin' Out For Love / Only Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Arista AS 0662.
How do I tell if my copy of Holdin' Out For Love / Only Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 0662, ARIST 433, K-8681, 103 865) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AS0 662-SA R-8685 and AS0 662-SB R-8686. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Holdin' Out For Love / Only Love 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.
