Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1967 A7 ◇V T 184072 A Made in Germany 4Runout A side, stamped
℗ 1967 D7 ◇V T 184072-2B Made in Germany 1Runout B side, stamped
Bert Kaempfert & His OrchestraHold Me
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1967
13 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningInstrumentalPop
Hold Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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
8 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 6 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 84 072
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2 ⓟ 1967 A7 ◊Z 84072 A - 1Runout Side A stamped
2 ⓟ 1967 A7 ◊Z I 84072 B - 1Runout Side B stamped
84072 ALabel Side A
84072 BLabel Side B
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 072
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2 ⓟ 1967 A7 ◊v 184072 A - 1Runout Side A stamped
2 ⓟ 1967 A7 ◊v I 184072 B - 1Runout Side B stamped
184072 ALabel Side A
184072 BLabel Side B
Chile
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Chile
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Mexico
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 220-069
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Chile | Polydor 184 072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Chile | Polydor 184 072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 184 072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Mexico | Polydor 220-069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Polydor 184 072First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | Spain | Polydor 184 072 SLPHM / Polydor SLPHM 184 072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Polydor 84 072First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Polydor 184 072First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Polydor 658025LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 27144LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Polydor 184072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Polydor 184 072LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Polydor 7091LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hold Me2:52
- A2It's The Talk Of The Town3:50
- A3So What's New?2:12
- A4Somebody Loves You2:44
- A5Sermonette2:33
- A6Rose Room2:44
- B1Hold Back The Dawn3:45
- B2Love For Love2:55
- B3Lady3:02
- B4Take Seven2:23
- B5Marjoram3:14
- B6Pussy Footin'2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hold Me are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1967 and 1969.
When was Hold Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, UK, Chile, Mexico and more. One of them is Polydor 184 072.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 184 072, 84 072, 220-069, 184 072 SLPHM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ℗ 1967 A7 ◇V T 184072 A Made in Germany 4 and ℗ 1967 D7 ◇V T 184072-2B Made in Germany 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold Me 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.
