US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM6086 XSide A runout
IM 6087Side B runout
IM-6086Side A label
IM-6087Side B label
Mel CarterHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
by Mel Carter · 1965
18 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
13 pressings came out in 1965, 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
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LM_6086_4 1Runout, Side A, Stamped, variant 1
LM_6087_4 1Runout, Side B, Stamped, variant 1
LM_6086_4 A2 IRunout, Side A, Stamped, variant 2
LM_6087_4 A2 IRunout, Side B, Stamped, variant 2
US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM 6086 △57209 [MR logo]Runout A
IM-6087 △57209X [MR logo]Runout B
IM-6086Label A
IM-6087Label B
US
May 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IRunout, Stamped
IM-6086-3 IRunout, Side A, Stamped
IM-6087-3 IRunout, Side B, Stamped
IM-6086Label Side A
US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(MR)Runout, Side A, Stamped
IM-6086 Δ57209Runout, Side A, Etched
(MR)Runout, Side B, Stamped
IM-6087 Δ57209XRunout, Side B, Etched
US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
IM-6086A side label
IM-6087B side label
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Liberty LIB-66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | Imperial JET-1582First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Rhodesia | Imperial IRS.72First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LIB 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LIB 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 0457", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Imperial 0457", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Imperial 0457", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Imperial 661137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Imperial 0457", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me2:27
- BA Sweet Little Girl2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1969.
When was Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Imperial 66113, released June 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66113, LIB 66113, LIB-66113, IM. 66113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM6086 X and IM 6087. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss 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.