France
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 625 032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono
Chris de BurghHold On
Vinyl pressings
Hold On
by Chris de Burgh · 1974
12 pressings9 countriesSoft RockPop
Hold On was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 16 000 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Made in Germany S 16000 A-1Runout side A
Made in Germany S 16000 B-1Runout side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | A&M Records 625 032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Germany | A&M Records 16 000 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | A&M Records 13 870 AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | A&M Records K58977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | A&M Records 8E 006 96536 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | A&M Records AMS 71487", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | A&M Records AMS 71487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | A&M Records AMS 71487", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | A&M Records 1705-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | A&M Records 1705-S7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-51407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 12537", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AHold On4:02
- BWatching The World3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hold On are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was Hold On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, Germany. One of them is A&M Records 625 032.
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 625 032, 16 000 AT) 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 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.
