UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6191
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 R 6191 A-1-1-1 DRunout Groove A
12 R 6191 B-1-1-2 DRunout Groove B
Eddy GrantPut A Hold On It
Vinyl pressings
Put A Hold On It
by Eddy Grant · 1988
12 pressings7 countriesReggae-PopHouseElectronicReggae
Put A Hold On It was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Put A Hold On It
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6191
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R 6191 A-1-1-1Runout Groove A
R 6191 B-1-1-1Runout Groove B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RDJ 6191Capitol Records 12RDJ 6191
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 RDJ 6191 A-1-1-Runout Groove A
12 RDJ 6191 B-1-1-Runout Groove B
Italy
September 20, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 06 2029807Blue Wave Records 06 2029807
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 060-20 2981 6Parlophone 20 2981 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2029816-A1Runout Groove A
2029816-B1Runout Groove B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 006-20 2980 7Parlophone 006 20 2980 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2029807 - A1Runout stamped side A
2029807 - B1Runout stamped 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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 060-20 2981 6 / Parlophone 20 2981 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 006-20 2980 7 / Parlophone 006 20 2980 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Parlophone 006-20 2980 7 / Parlophone 006 20 2980 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2029816First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Blue Wave Records 12R 6191First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Portugal | EMI 2029807First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Hispavox 052 203009 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Hispavox 006-2029807 / Parlophone 006-2029807First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6191First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJ 6191 / Capitol Records 12RDJ 6191First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Parlophone R 6191First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2029807 / Blue Wave Records 06 2029807First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- APut A Hold On It3:31
- BPut A Hold On It (New York Mix- 7" Edit)4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Put A Hold On It are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Put A Hold On It are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Put A Hold On It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Italy, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Parlophone 12R 6191.
How do I tell if my copy of Put A Hold On It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R 6191, R 6191, 12RDJ 6191, 06 2029807) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 R 6191 A-1-1-1 D and 12 R 6191 B-1-1-2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Put A Hold On It 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.
