Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0126
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZR 126 ARunout side A etched
ZR 126 • BRunout side B etched
ZR 0126/ALabel side A
ZR 0126/BLabel side B
B.B. & BandHold Me Tight
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me Tight
by B.B. & Band · 1983
10 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Hold Me Tight was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Me Tight
9 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50296
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR· 50296 - ARunout side A, etched
BR· 50296 · BRunout side B, etched
Greece
1983- Label and catalog number
- Folegandros VG 1003
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Mexico
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records TI 70706Trebol TI 70706
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Portugal
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BAB 11-8
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Spain
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BRA 12.3728CBS BRA 12.3728
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Greece | Folegandros VG 1003First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0126First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50296First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Baby Records TI 70706 / Trebol TI 70706First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Baby Records BAB 11-8First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Baby Records BAB 11-8First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Baby Records BRA 12.3728 / CBS BRA 12.3728First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Baby Records BRA A-3728First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Baby Records BRA A 3728First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 012612", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AHold Me Tight5:58
- BHold Me Tight (Instrumental Version)4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me Tight are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hold Me Tight are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Hold Me Tight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Greece, Mexico, Portugal and more. One of them is Zanza Records ZR 0126.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold Me Tight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZR 0126, BR 50296, VG 1003, TI 70706) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZR 126 A and ZR 126 • B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold Me Tight 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.