US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86845
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Laura BraniganHold Me
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me
by Laura Branigan · 1985
16 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Hold Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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
16 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-48553-ARLabel side A
ST-A-48141-ARLabel side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING SRC STA 48553-2 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
1-1 SRC STA-48141-1 [birds]B-Side Runout Etching
ST-A-48553-SPA-Side Label
ST-A-48141-SPB-Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · SP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-48553-SPEdited Version Label
ST-A-48554-SPLong Version Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 892
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · AR Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-48553-AREdited Version Label
ST-A-48554-ARLong Version Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89496First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 94967First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 94967First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Peru | Atlantic F-ALT 0789496.2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Peru | Atlantic F-ALT 0789496.2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Atlantic ATS 1068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Atlantic S 989496-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Atlantic S 989496-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 0-86845First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic DMD 892First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89496First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89496First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Atlantic P-2036First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHold Me4:15
- BTenderness3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Hold Me are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hold Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Japan, Australia, Peru and more. One of them is Atlantic 0-86845.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86845, 7-89496, DMD 892, P-2036) 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 Hold Me 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.
