US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9289
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP・9289-1
LP 9289-2
Mel CarterHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
by Mel Carter · 1965
12 pressings3 countriesSoulBalladFunk / SoulPop
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
11 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12289
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP..12289..2..SIDE1 A1 ISide A Runout, Stamped
LP..12289..2..SIDE2 A1 ISide B Runout, Stamped
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12289
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP・12289-1Scratched in runout side 1
LP 12289-2Scratched in runout side 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12289
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o LP12289 SIDE1 1A PSide A Runout, etched
LP-12289-SIDE2-1A o PSide B Runout, etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12289
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o LP-12289 SIDE 1 1BRunout, Side A, etched
S o LP-12289-SIDE #2-1ARunout, Side B, etched, 'S' backwards
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9289
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o LP 9289 SIDE 1 1ASide A etched runout
o LP 9289 SIDE 2 1ASide B etched runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial LP-9289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial LP-9289First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial LP-12289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-9289First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-12289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-12289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-12289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-12289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-9289First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-9289First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-9289First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Imperial IRL 354LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me2:27
- A2The Richest Man Alive2:59
- A3Detour2:03
- A4Funny World2:11
- A5A Sweet Little Girl2:12
- A6I Need You Now4:20
- B1Wanted
- B2I Just Can't Imagine2:49
- B3High Noon2:34
- B4I'll Never Be Free2:33
- B5What's On Your Mind2:55
- B6I Am2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Imperial LP-9289.
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 LP-9289, LP-12289) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP・9289-1 and LP 9289-2. 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.