Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva R 211
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
John Cougar MellencampHand To Hold On To
Vinyl pressings
Hand To Hold On To
by John Cougar Mellencamp · 1982
20 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Hand To Hold On To was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Hand To Hold On To
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva RIVA 38Riva 259971-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RIVA 38 A1 F1 W-L W-3 STRAWBERRYRunout side A, variant 1
RIVA 38 AA1 F1 W-L W-4 STRAWBERRY (G)Runout side AA, variant 1
RIVA 38 A1 F1 W-L W-2 STRAWBERRYRunout side A, variant 2
RIVA 38 AA1 F1 W-L W-3 STRAWBERRY (G)Runout side AA, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva R 211
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · 19 Pressing
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva R-211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 72 Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R-211-2-56597-PRC-R2-1-1-1 STERLINGRunout A
R-211-2-55146-PRC-1-1-3-1 STERLINGRunout B
56597Label A
55146Label B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva R 211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 26
- Runout / matrix
R-211-2-56597-PRc-C1-1 STERLINGSide A Runout etched STERLING is stamped
R-211-2-55146-PRC-C1-1 STERLINGSide B Runout etched STERLING is stamped
56597 6170 233Side A Label
55146 6170 233Side B Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva R-211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 72 Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Riva R 211First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | WEA Records B.V. 25.9978-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Ireland | Riva RIVA 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | WEA 25.9978-7 / Riva 25.9978-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | WEA 25.9978-7 / Riva 25.9978-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Riva RIVA 38 / Riva 259971-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Riva R 211First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Riva R211First year7", Picture Disc, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited, Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1982 | US | Riva R 211 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Riva R-211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Riva R 211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Riva RVL7501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Special Edition · Promo, Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Special Edition · Promo, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1982 | US | Riva R-211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Riva R 211First year7", 45 RPM, Bioplastic, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Bioplastic, Stereo |
| 1982 | Zimbabwe | WEA WIS 587First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHand To Hold On To3:24
- BSmall Paradise3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hand To Hold On To are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Hand To Hold On To are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Hand To Hold On To first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Riva R 211.
How do I tell if my copy of Hand To Hold On To is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 211, RIVA 38, R-211, R211) 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 Hand To Hold On To 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.
