US
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61206
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W85620T13A 1A side stamped
W85616T13A 1B side stamped
85620Side A label
85616 ◈Side B label
Don CornellHold My Hand / I'm Blessed
Vinyl pressings
Hold My Hand / I'm Blessed
by Don Cornell · 1954
16 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
Hold My Hand / I'm Blessed was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 My Hand / I'm Blessed
15 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 85620 11 3Side A, Stamped
45 85616 10 3Side B, Stamped
(45-85620)Side A Label
(45-85616) ◈Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 85620 10 3Side A, Stamped
45 85616 10 3Side B, Stamped
(45-85620)Side A Label
(45-85616) ◈Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61206
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RW85620T9A RSide A runout stamped
RW85616T9A RSide B runout stamped
85620Label, Side A
85616Label, Side B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 85620 1Side A, Stamped
45 85616 1Side B, Stamped
(85620)Side A Label
(85616)Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 85620 11 1Side A, Stamped with etched II 1
45 85616 3 III 1Side B, Stamped with etched III 1
(45-85620)Side A Label
(45-85616) ◈Side B Label
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.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Columbia DO-70128First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Coral 61206First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Coral 9-61206First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Coral 61206First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Columbia DO.70128First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-61206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-61206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Coral 61206First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Coral 61206First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-61206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-61206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-61206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Vogue Q.2013First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Vogue 45-Q.2013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Coral 61206First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Coral 9-612067", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AHold My Hand
- BI'm Blessed
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold My Hand / I'm Blessed are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Hold My Hand / I'm Blessed are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Hold My Hand / I'm Blessed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Coral 61206, released October 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold My Hand / I'm Blessed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 61206, 9-61206, Q.2013, 45-Q.2013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W85620T13A 1 and W85616T13A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold My Hand / I'm Blessed 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.
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