Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Saga OPP OPP 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
OPP 10 ASide A, etched
OPP 10 B-2Side B, etched
Johnny NashHold Me Tight
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me Tight
by Johnny Nash · 1968
13 pressings9 countriesReggaeSoulReggaeFunk / Soul
Hold Me Tight was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Tight
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Saga OPP OPP 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 7, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 6844 -2 AL KT 3Run-out, A-side, stamped variant 1
7XCA R 6845-1 AG KT 7Run-out, B-side, stamped variant 1
7XCAR 6844 -2 OL KT 8Run-out, A-side, stamped variant 2
7XCA R 6845-1 PT KT 7Run-out, B-side, stamped variant 2
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3010
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 3 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 6844 -2Run-out matrix A-side stamped
7XCA R 6845-1Run-out matrix B-side stamped
7XCAR 6844Label A-side
7XCAR 6845Label B-side
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3010
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 6844 -2Run-out matrix A-side stamped
7XCA R 6845-1Run-out matrix B-side stamped
7XCAR 6844Label A-side
7XCAR 6845Label B-side
UK
July 5, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Argentina | Parlophone 1064First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Saga OPP OPP 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Saga OPP OPP 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | India | Stateside ESS. 77First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | Stateside LSS 631First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3010First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3010First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Chile | Odeon DSS 130287", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Nicaragua | Odeon O-03857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Nigeria | Stateside SS (N) 1097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Pakistan | Stateside RZ-30107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHold Me Tight2:42
- BLet's Move And Groove (Together)3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me Tight are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hold Me Tight are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Hold Me Tight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, UK, Argentina, India and more. One of them is Saga OPP OPP 10.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold Me Tight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OPP 10, RZ 3010, 1064, ESS. 77) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OPP 10 A and OPP 10 B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold Me 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.
