US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS721Soul SS-721
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1642-4Runout [etched] side A
HS-1643-4Runout [etched] side B
X4RS-3693-1 IRunout [stamped] side A
X4RS-3694-1 IRunout [stamped] side B
Junior Walker & The All StarsGotta Hold On To This Feeling
Vinyl pressings
Gotta Hold On To This Feeling
by Junior Walker & The All Stars · 1969
14 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Gotta Hold On To This Feeling was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Gotta Hold On To This Feeling
9 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS 721Soul SOUL 721
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1642-4 S.1. ja. X4RS-3693-1-DRunout side A
HS-1642-4 S.2. ja. X4RS-3694-1-DRunout side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS721
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS721Soul SS-721
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul HS-1642-4Soul SS 721
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1642-4Label side 1
HS-1643-4Label side 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS721Soul SS 721
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HS-1642-4Label side A
HS-1643-4Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Unknown | Soul SS 721 / Tamla Motown HS-1643-4First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Tamla Motown SS 721 / Tamla Motown SS721First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Soul SS721 / Soul SS-721First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Soul SS 721 / Soul SOUL 721First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Soul SS721First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Soul SS721 / Soul SS-721First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Soul HS-1642-4 / Soul SS 721First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Soul SS721 / Soul SS 721First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Soul SS721DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 054-90 920LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11140 / Tamla Motown 1E 062 ◦ 90990LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Soul SS721LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Soul SS721 / Ebrau ES-721LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 054-90920 / Tamla Motown SS 721LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1What Does It Take(To Win Your Love)2:58
- A2These Eyes3:34
- A3Proud Mary3:17
- A4Ame Cherie (Soul Darling)4:09
- A5Clinging To The Thought That She's Coming Back3:09
- A6Cleo's Mood2:42
- B1Hot Cha3:01
- B2I've Got To Find A Way To Win Maria Back3:23
- B3Sweet Soul2:58
- B4Gotta Hold On To This Feeling3:35
- B5How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)3:02
- B6San Ho Zay3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gotta Hold On To This Feeling are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Gotta Hold On To This Feeling are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Gotta Hold On To This Feeling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is Soul SS721.
How do I tell if my copy of Gotta Hold On To This Feeling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS721, SS 721, HS-1642-4, SS721DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS-1642-4 and HS-1643-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gotta Hold On To This Feeling 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.
