US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1064-1-JD
- Format
- 12"
Jonathan ButlerHolding On
Vinyl pressings
Holding On
by Jonathan Butler · 1987
18 pressings8 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Holding On 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 Holding On
16 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1063-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1063-7. JA F/U QRunout etched side A
1063-7. JBRunout etched side B
1063-7-J-ALabel side A
1063-7-J-BLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1063-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1064-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1064-1-JD-A -1 F/W ¢ I A1 BSide A runout
1064-1-JD-B -1 I A1 ASide B runout
1064-1-JD-ASide A label
1064-1-JD-BSide B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1064-1-JDAC
- Format
- 12", Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1064-1-JD A F/W C EmwRunout A
1064-1-JD-C EmwRunout B
1064-1-JD-ALabel A
1064-1-JD-CLabel B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1063-7-JAA
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Benelux | Jive 145.351First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Jive 1063-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Jive 6.20820 AE / Jive 6.20820First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Jive 6.14970 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Jive 6.14970 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Jive ALI-773First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Jive Afrika JIVS 149First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE T 157First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE 157First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE T 157First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1064-1-JDACFirst year12", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1064-1-JDFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1063-7-JAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1063-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1063-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHolding On4:23
- B7th Avenue South4:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holding On are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Holding On are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Holding On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Benelux, Canada and more. One of them is Jive 1064-1-JD.
How do I tell if my copy of Holding On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1064-1-JD, 1063-7-J, 1064-1-JDAC, 1063-7-JAA) 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 Holding 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.
