Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Skyline Records SKY 10169
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SKY-10169-A STERLINGRunout Side A
SKY-10169-B STERLINGRunout Side B
Karen SilverHold On I'm Comin'
Vinyl pressings
Hold On I'm Comin'
by Karen Silver · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Hold On I'm Comin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 On I'm Comin'
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4248
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB-4248-SA-CP1 STERLINGRunout side A, etched, except [STERLING] stamped
AB-4248-SB-CP1 STERLINGRunout side B, etched, except [STERLING] stamped
AB 4248 SASide 1 Label
AB 4248 SBSide 2 Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4248
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria
- Runout / matrix
AB-4248-SA-CS1Side 1 runout
AB-4248-SB-CS1Side 2 runout
STERLINGBoth sides runout stamp
AB 4248 SASide 1 label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4248
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
1T AB-4248-SA-CT1Side 1 Runout
1T AB-4248-SB-CT1Side 2 Runout
STERLINGBoth Sides Runout Stamp
AB 4248 SASide 1 Label
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista 2C 068 63342Arista 2C 068-63.342
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ASTJ 83
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Skyline Records SKY 10169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Skyline Records SKY-10169LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | France | Arista 2C 068 63342 / Arista 2C 068-63.342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Arista 25RS-74First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ 83First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Arista AB 4248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Arista AB 4248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Arista AB 4248LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Arista AB 4248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Arista ARLPS-6034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Arista 80081LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Hold On I'm Comin'7:29
- A2Fake4:30
- B1Can't Stop Dancing5:21
- B2Hot Stuff5:30
- B3Make Me Feel Alright6:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On I'm Comin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hold On I'm Comin' are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Hold On I'm Comin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Canada, US, France, South Africa and more. One of them is Skyline Records SKY 10169.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold On I'm Comin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKY 10169, AB 4248, 2C 068 63342, ASTJ 83) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SKY-10169-A STERLING and SKY-10169-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold On I'm Comin' 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.