France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8237Carrere 8 237
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8237/1Label A side
8237/2Label B side
Night ForceHold The Night
Vinyl pressings
Hold The Night
by Night Force · 1983
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoBoogieElectronicFunk / Soul
Hold The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Night
11 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13 107Carrere 13107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
HOLD THE NIGHT ◯ 13107 AA-side etched (◯ = Logo SNA stamped)
◯ 13107 BB-side etched (◯ = Logo SNA stamped)
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 278
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 278
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Carrere 301.062 / Carrere 301.062First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 8237 / Carrere 8 237First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13 107 / Carrere 13107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13107First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Carrere 813 466-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Carrere CRE A 3442First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Carrere TC-2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Mexico | Carrere TC-2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CART 278First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CAR 278First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CART 278First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AHold The Night5:30
- BNath3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold The Night are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hold The Night are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Hold The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France, UK, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere 8237.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8237, 13 107, 13107, CART 278) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8237/1 and 8237/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold The Night 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.