US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA848-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · GRT Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UALA-848-1 MASTERDISK GRTRunout, Side A
UALA-848-2 MASTERDISK GRTRunout, Side B
Noel PointerHold On
Vinyl pressings
Hold On
by Noel Pointer · 1978
12 pressings8 countriesFusionJazz
Hold On was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA848-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UALA-848-1 MASTERDISKRunout A
UALA-848-2 MASTERDISKRunout B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA848-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UALA-848-1 PCP MASTERDISKRunout, Side A
UALA-848-B̷2 PCP MASTERDISKRunout, Side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 30148
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L 36597
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX52353Side 1
SMX52354Side 2
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA848-H
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | United Artists Records L 36597First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA848-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GP-3155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GP-3155First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Portugal | United Artists Records LP-S-13-52First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Singapore | United Artists Records UA-LA848-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Liberty LTY(E) 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | United Artists Records UAG 30148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA848-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA848-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA848-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Liberty LN-10235LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hold On5:19
- A2Stardust Lady4:11
- Roots Suite
- B1Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)4:18
- B2Staying With You3:53
- B3Movin' In5:55
- B4Cappriccio Stravagante5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hold On are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Hold On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA848-H.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA848-H, UAG 30148, L 36597, GP-3155) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UALA-848-1 MASTERDISK GRT and UALA-848-2 MASTERDISK GRT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold On 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.