US
May 1959- Label and catalog number
- Chancellor CHLS-5003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHLS 5003 A
CHLS 5003 B
FabianHold That Tiger
Vinyl pressings
Hold That Tiger
by Fabian · 1959
14 pressings10 countriesBalladRock & RollRockPop
Hold That Tiger was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 That Tiger
10 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Chancellor CHL-5003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pink Labels
- Runout / matrix
CHL 5003 -ASide A Runout Stamped
CHL 5003 -BSide B Runout Stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Chancellor CHL-5003
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
CHL 5003 -A -2 LWSide A Runout Stamped / Etched
CHL 5003 -B -2 LWSide B Runout Stamped / Etched
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1301
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OCLP 7548
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Brazil
1959- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOFB 132
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | His Master's Voice OCLP 7548First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Brazil | Odeon MOFB 132First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Reo RLP-604First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Chancellor CHL-5003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Japan | Angel Records HW 1055First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice MCLP.6077First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1301First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Chancellor CHL-5003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Chancellor CHL-5003LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Chancellor CHL-5003First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Chancellor CHLS-5003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Italy | Rumble Records RUM2011038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Bear Family Records BAF 1103410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Président KVP 129 / President Hifi Records KVP 129LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Tiger Rag1:32
- A2Hold Me (In Your Arms)2:30
- A3Ooh, What You Do!1:42
- A4I Don't Know Why2:12
- A5Please Don't Stop2:01
- A6Lovesick2:13
- A7Gonna Get You1:51
- B1Love Me, Love My Tiger1:56
- B2Don't You Think It's Time?1:55
- B3Just One More Time2:17
- B4Cuddle Up A Little Closer2:07
- B5Steady Date2:19
- B6Turn Me Loose2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold That Tiger are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hold That Tiger are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1959 and 2021.
When was Hold That Tiger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Chancellor CHLS-5003, released May 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold That Tiger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHLS-5003, CHL-5003, CLP 1301, OCLP 7548) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHLS 5003 A and CHLS 5003 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold That Tiger 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.
