Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 650893 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-650893-1A- 1 ARunout etched side A
01-650893-1IB- 1 CRunout etched side B
01-650893-1Label A
01-650893-2Label B
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me Now
by Johnny Logan · 1987
20 pressings11 countriesEuropopPop RockPop
Hold Me Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Me Now
19 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 650893 6Epic 650893 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01-650893-2A-1 ARunout side A, stamped
01-650893-3B-1 ARunout side B, etched
01-650893-1Label side A
01-650893-2Label side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 650893 7Epic 650893 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01-650893-2-A-1 BRunout Side A - Variant 1
01-650893-3B-1- BRunout Side B - Variant 1
01-650893-1A-1 ERunout Side A - Variant 2
01-650893-3-B-1Runout Side B - Variant 2
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 650893 7Epic 650893 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-650893-1A- 1 ARunout etched side A
01-650893-1IB- 1 CRunout etched side B
01-650893-1Label side A
01-650893-2Label side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic LOG 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LOG 1 A1 CSide A runout, variant 1
LOG 1 B1 BSide B runout, variant 1
LOG 1 A1 OSide A runout, variant 2
LOG 1 B1 D 2Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic LOG Q1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
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.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650893 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650893 6 / Epic 650893 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650893 7 / Epic 650893 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650893 7 / Epic 650893 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Epic EPC 650893 6 / Epic 650893 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Epic LOG 1First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Mexico | CBS PR-650629First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 6508937First year7", Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Epic 650893 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Epic ES-20124First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Epic EPC 650893 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 650893 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 650893 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic LOG 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic LOG Q1First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic 650893 77", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AHold Me Now3:00
- BLiving A Lie3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me Now are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Hold Me Now are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Hold Me Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, Australia, Greece and more. One of them is Epic EPC 650893 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold Me Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 650893 7, EPC 650893 6, LOG 1, LOG Q1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-650893-1A- 1 A and 01-650893-1IB- 1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold Me Now 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.
