New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- Viking VS.207
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
VS.207xxLabel A
VS.207xxxLabel B
Jay EpaeHold On Tight
Vinyl pressings
Hold On Tight
by Jay Epae · 1965
11 pressings9 countriesRockPop
Hold On Tight was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Tight
4 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- Viking VS.207
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
VS.207xxxLabel A
VS.210xxxLabel B
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- Viking VS.207
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
VS.207xxLabel A
VS.207xxxLabel B
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Viking VS-207
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Viking VS-207First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Viking VS.207First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Viking VS.207First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Viking VS.207First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | France | Disques Vogue INT.800817", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca D 19 8477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Netherlands | CNR A 90427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Denmark | Life Records NP 15357" | 7" |
| 1967 | Italy | Derby DB 51647" | 7" |
| 1967 | Norway | Troll TRA 27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Sweden | Swedisc SWES 11857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHold On Tight2:10
- BThe Creep2:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On Tight are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hold On Tight are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1967.
When was Hold On Tight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in New Zealand, Australia. One of them is Viking VS.207.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold On Tight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS.207, VS-207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS.207xx and VS.207xxx. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold On Tight 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.