US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-996M1
- Format
- LP, Album
High InergyHold On
Vinyl pressings
Hold On
by High Inergy 路 1980
10 pressings3 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Hold 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 Hold On
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-996M1
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
G8-996MIA-15B #15jmA-Side Runout Etching
G8-996MIB-15B #15jmB-Side Runout Etching
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-996M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G8-996M1A-15A #15 饾摍饾摐Etched Side A
G8-996M1B-15A #15 饾摍饾摐Etched Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-996M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G8-996M1A-15A #13 #滩虆潭谭1滩虆潭谭5滩虆潭谭 Jm AKKRunout side A etched
G8-996M1B-15A #13 #滩虆潭谭1滩虆潭谭5滩虆潭谭 Jm AKKRunout side B etched
G8-996M1ALabel side A
G8-996M1BLabel side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown G8-996M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
G8-996M1ASide 1 Label
G8-996M1BSide 2 Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown G8-996M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
G8-996M1ASide 1 Label
G8-996M1BSide 2 Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-996M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Motown G8-996M1First yearLP, Album, Promo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-996M1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-996M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-996M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Motown G8-996M1First yearLP, Album, Promo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown G8-996M1First yearLP, Album, Promo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown G8-996M1First yearLP, Album, Promo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Motown STML 12144 / Motown 0C 062-64 129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Motown 260路15路008LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Just Can't Help Myself4:29
- A2Sweet Man4:32
- A3Make Me Yours3:30
- A4Hold On To My Love5:03
- B1If I Love You Tonight3:53
- B2Boomerang Love3:30
- B3I'm A Believer3:50
- B4It Was You Babe5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hold On are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Hold On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK. One of them is Gordy G8-996M1.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G8-996M1, STML 12144) 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 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.
