Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6337 105
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6337105 1Y 320 I 1Runout side A
10 AA6337105 2Y 320 I 1Runout side B
AA 6337 105.1YLabel side A
AA 6337 105.2YLabel side B
Carolyne MasHold On
Vinyl pressings
Hold On
by Carolyne Mas · 1980
16 pressings10 countriesRockBluesFolkWorld
Hold On was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 On
16 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6337105
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6337105 1Y 320Side A
10 AA6337105 2Y 320Side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6337 105
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6337105 1Y 320 111 1Runout side A, stamped
10 AA6337105 2Y 320 1 1Runout side B, stamped
AA 6337 105.1YLabel side A
AA 6337 105.2YLabel side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6337 105
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6337105 1•//˅E420 1 1 4 RCRunout Side A, stamped, etched [RC]
6337105 2•//˅E420 1 1 3Runout Side B, stamped
6337 105.1Label Side A
6337 105.2Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-3841
- Format
- LP, Album · 72 - PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM 1 3841 A PRC R A2-1-1 STERLINGRunout side A
SRM 1 3841 B PRC R A1-1-11 STERLINGRunout side B
SRM-1-3841 ALabel side A
SRM-1-3841 BLabel side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-3841Mercury 6337.105
- Format
- LP, Album · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM 1 3841 A PW A6 (PR) STERLINGRunout side A
SRM 1 3841 B PW A6 (PR)P STERLINGRunout side B
SRM- 1-3841-ASLabel side A
SRM- 1-3841-BSLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Mercury 6337 105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1 3841First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1 3841First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | France | Mercury 6337 105First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Germany | Mercury 6337 105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Mercury 6337105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Mercury 6337 105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | Mercury 6337 105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7680First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7680First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Mercury 6337 105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Mercury STAR 5134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury 6337 105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM 1-3841First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM 1-3841 / Mercury 6337.105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hold On2:50
- A2Stay True4:17
- A3You Cannot Win If You Don't Play4:01
- A4Running From The High Life4:32
- A5Go Ahead And Cry Now4:21
- B1All For You3:59
- B2He's So Cool2:54
- B3Remember The Night4:01
- B4Thomas Dunson's Revenge4:33
- B5Amsterdam4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Hold On are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Hold On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 6337 105.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6337 105, 6337105, SRM 1-3841, SRM 1 3841) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6337105 1Y 320 I 1 and 10 AA6337105 2Y 320 I 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold On 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.
