UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2258
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Sample And Hold
by Climax Blues Band · 1983
18 pressings14 countriesPop RockRock
Sample And Hold 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 Sample And Hold
17 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 13 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2258
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 38631Virgin FE 38631
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P AL 38631-1A COLUMBIA NYRunout side A
P BL 38631-1A COLUMBIA NYRunout side B
South Korea
July 10, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Yeh Eum Records YVPL 016Virgin V 2258
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 205 291-320Virgin 205 291
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
205291 A-1 / 83 S IIISide A runout, variant 1
205291 B-1 / 83 S IIISide B runout, variant 1
205291 A-1 / 83 S III Made in GermanySide A runout, variant 2
205291 B-1 / 83 S III Made in GermanySide B runout, variant 2
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 205 291-270Virgin 205 291
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
205291 A-1 / 83 S IIIRunout area side A
205291 B-1 / 83 S IIIRunout area side B
S 205 291 ALabel side A
S 205 291 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin V 2258First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 205 291-320 / Virgin 205 291First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 205 291-270 / Virgin 205 291First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Finland | Virgin V 2258First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 205 291First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Germany | Virgin 205 291-270 / Virgin 205 291First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Virgin 205 291-320 / Virgin 205 291First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Virgin VIL-6033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Virgin VIL-6033First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2258First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Virgin 612805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Virgin I-205.291First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin V 2258First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin V 2258First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Virgin V 2258LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Friends In High Places4:12
- A2Sign Of The Times4:33
- A3Walking On Sunset3:40
- A4Shine4:13
- A5Movie Queen4:20
- B1Heaven And Hell4:08
- B2Listen To The Night3:37
- B3Doin' Alright4:59
- B4I'm Ready3:18
- B5The End Of The Seven Stars5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sample And Hold are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Sample And Hold are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Sample And Hold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, South Korea, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin V 2258.
How do I tell if my copy of Sample And Hold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2258, FE 38631, YVPL 016, 205 291-320) 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 Sample And Hold 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.
