Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BF 18636
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me, Touch Me
by Paul Stanley · 1978
26 pressings11 countriesHard RockRock
Hold Me, Touch Me 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 Me, Touch Me
15 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Casablanca NB 940
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · CTH
- Runout / matrix
T nB-940-AS-TH1Scribed in runout side A
nB-940-BS-TH2Scribed in runout side B
(NB 940 AS)Label A
(NB 940 BS)Label B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 940
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PRC
- Runout / matrix
nB-940-AS-PRC-R2-1-1Scribed in runout side A
nB-940-BS-PRC-R2-1-1Scribed in runout side B
(NB 940-AS)Label A
(NB 940-BS)Label B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 940
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
nB-940-AS-SM4 STERLING ssA runout
nB-940-BS-1A sssB runout
(NB 940 AS)A label
(NB 940 BS)B label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Purple, Mask Included
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 940 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NB 940 AMMono Label
NB 940 ASStereo Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Casablanca NB 940First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Canada | Casablanca NB 940First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | El Salvador | Casablanca BD-4588First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Casablanca 45. CB. 1123First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18636First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Italy | Casablanca CA. 522 / Casablanca CA 522First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-2668First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-2668First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Rhodesia | Casablanca NAS 720First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | South Africa | Casablanca NAS 720First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Casablanca CAN 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 940First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 940First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 940 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 940First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Casablanca NB 9407", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Unknown | Casablanca NB 9407", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Unknown | Casablanca NB 9407", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AHold Me, Touch Me3:40
- BGoodbye4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me, Touch Me are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Hold Me, Touch Me are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Hold Me, Touch Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Bellaphon BF 18636.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold Me, Touch Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 18636, NB 940, CAN 140, NB 940 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold Me, Touch 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.