Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records PS-1043
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Charlie SextonHold Me
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me
by Charlie Sexton · 1985
12 pressings5 countriesRock
Hold Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records PS-1043First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-528647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 108112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 108112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 10817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records L33-1714912", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-528647", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-528647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records L33-1714912", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | MCA Records 7-528647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | MCA Records P-21507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | MCA Records P-21507", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Hold Me
- B1Beat's So Lonely (Beat The Lonely Monster Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hold Me are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Hold Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Japan. One of them is MCA Records PS-1043.
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 PS-1043) 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 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.
