UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 9135
- Format
- Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 7" · Solid Centre
ArgentHold Your Head Up
Vinyl pressings
Hold Your Head Up
by Argent · 1971
35 pressings15 countriesClassic RockRock
Hold Your Head Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Hold Your Head Up
7 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 9135
- Format
- Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 7" · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 9135 A 4 ΛA side runout, stamped
EPC S 9135 B 5 ΛB side runout, stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9135
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 9135 A ⋀A-side runout, stamped
EPC S 9135 1B ⋀B-side runout, stamped
9135AA-side label
9135BB-side label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 9135
- Format
- Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 7", Promo
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 7662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 7662Epic 9135
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7662͟-ARunout A, variant 1
7662-BIIIRunout B, variant 1
7662-ARunout A, variant 2
EPC 7662-BRunout B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Epic EPC 7662First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 7662 / Epic 9135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 7662First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Epic EPC S 9135First yearMaxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 7" | Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 7" |
| 1971 | UK | Epic EPC S 9135First yearMaxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 7", Promo · Promo | Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Epic EPC-S-9135-A2 DJ7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1971 | UK | Epic EPC S 9135First yearMaxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 7" | Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 7" |
| 1971 | UK | Epic S EPC 9135First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Epic ES-1157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic 5-108527", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | Epic 5-99447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Israel | Epic EPC 77867", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic ECPA-257", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic ECPA-257", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Mexico | CBS SC-711377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Epic epc1246012", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 22.5007", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Malaysia | CBS 2 - 7097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Epic S EPC 77867", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHold Your Head Up
- BKeep On Rollin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Your Head Up are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Hold Your Head Up are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1971 and 2025.
When was Hold Your Head Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, France, Netherlands. One of them is Epic EPC S 9135.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold Your Head Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC S 9135, S EPC 9135, EPC 7662) 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 Hold Your Head Up 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.
