Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 6.12794
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
DartsLet's Hang On
Vinyl pressings
Let's Hang On
by Darts · 1980
19 pressings13 countriesDoo WopRock
Let's Hang 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 Let's Hang On
14 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
- Magnet 6.12794
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Country unknown
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 174
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MAG 174ASide A Label
MAG 174BSide B Label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 174
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MAG 174 AIMD I ARunout (Etched) Side A
MAG 174 BIMD I BRunout (Etched) Side B
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet K-7955
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 2097 853
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Unknown | Magnet MAG 174First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Australia | Magnet K-7955First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Magnet 2097 853First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Magnet 6.12794First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Magnet 6.12794First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Ireland | Magnet MAG 174First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ireland | Magnet MAG 174First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DE. 3148First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Magnet 1A 006-63940First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Magnet K 7955First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Magnet MO 1965First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Magnet MO 1965First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Sweden | Magnet 7C 006-63940First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Magnet MAG 174First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Kat Family Records WS9 024127", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Magnet 45 / 115927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALet's Hang On3:18
- BCairoli2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Hang On are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Let's Hang On are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Let's Hang On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Magnet 6.12794.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Hang On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.12794, MAG 174, K-7955, 2097 853) 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 Let's Hang 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.
