UK
May 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CPDR-33189-T1-1T UC KT 1Side A runout
CPDR-33190-T1-1T UA KT 1Side B runout
CPDR.33189Side A label
CPDR.33190Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me
by P.J. Proby · 1964
21 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRock
Hold Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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
20 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
May 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CPDR.33189 (inverted)Label Matrix - Side A
CPDR.33190 (inverted)Label Matrix - Side B
UK
May 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CPDR.33189Side A label, inverted
CPDR.33190Side B label, inverted
UK
May 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CPDRF-33189-T1-1T M KT 1A-side runout
CPDRF-33190-T1-1T BH KT 1B-side runout
CPDR.33189A-side label, inverted
CPDR.33190B-side label, inverted
UK
May 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 11904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CPDR.33189Side A label, inverted
CPDR.33190Side B label, inverted
UK
May 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11904Decca F 11904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CPDRF-33189-T1-1T BA 1Runout A stamped variant 1
CPDRF-33190-T1-1T UM 1Runout B stamped variant 1
CPDRF-33189-T1-1T UI KT 1Runout A stamped variant 2
CPDRF-33190-T1-1T CC KT 1Runout B stamped variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Decca Y7168First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | London Records L. 9688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | Decca F11904 / Decca F.11904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | Decca F 11 904 / Decca F.11904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | London Records HIT-401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Decca AT 15 030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | South Africa | Decca FM. 7-7085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Southern Rhodesia | Decca FM. 7-7085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | London Records 45 LON 9688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | London Records 45 LON 9688VFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | London Records 45 LON 9688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | London Records 45-LON 9688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Decca F 119047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHold Me
- BThe Tip Of My Fingers
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Hold Me are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was Hold Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca F.11904, released May 15, 1964.
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 F.11904, F 11904, 45 LON 9688, 45-LON 9688) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CPDR-33189-T1-1T UC KT 1 and CPDR-33190-T1-1T UA KT 1. 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.
