US
April 1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 13500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K13500 66XY477Runout A etched
K13500 66XY478 -Runout B etched [ - stamped]
66 xy 477Label A
66 xy 478Label B
Herman's HermitsLeaning On The Lamp Post / Hold On!
Vinyl pressings
Leaning On The Lamp Post / Hold On!
by Herman's Hermits · 1966
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Leaning On The Lamp Post / Hold On! was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Leaning On The Lamp Post / Hold On!
12 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K-13500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K13500
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K13500 66XY477A-side runout
K13500 66XY478-2B-side runout
66-XY-477A-side label
66-XY-478B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K-13500
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K13500 66XY477 Nashville MatriaSide A
K13500 66XY478 Nashville MatriaSide B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K13500
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K13500 66XY477A-side runout
K13500 66XY478-2B-side runout
66-XY-477A-side label
66-XY-478B-side label
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 13500X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | MGM Records 13500XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | MGM Records 13500XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | India | Columbia 45-POPC 2114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | Odeon OR-1523First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Mexico | Capitol Records 6061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ 10456First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-60507First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records K-13500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records K13500First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records K13500First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records K-13500First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records K 13500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Canada | Quality QGT 074X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALeaning On The Lamp Post2:40
- BHold On!2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Leaning On The Lamp Post / Hold On! are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Leaning On The Lamp Post / Hold On! are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was Leaning On The Lamp Post / Hold On! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, India, Japan and more. One of them is MGM Records K 13500, released April 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Leaning On The Lamp Post / Hold On! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 13500, K-13500, K13500, 13500X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K13500 66XY477 and K13500 66XY478 -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Leaning On The Lamp Post / Hold 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.
