US
1980- Label and catalog number
- First American FA-1203
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
S-7719Side 1 label & runout
S-7720Side 2 label & runout
SalazarLet's Hang On / 1-2-3
Vinyl pressings
Let's Hang On / 1-2-3
by Salazar · 1980
10 pressings4 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Let's Hang On / 1-2-3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Let's Hang On / 1-2-3
5 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Pacific West Records PW 1405
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-7719Label - Side A
S-7720Label - Side AA
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- First American FA-1203
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FA-1203A-1CA runout etched
FA-1203BS-1AB runout stamped
FA-12-1203 AA label
FA-12-1203 BB label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- First American FA-1203
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S-7719 S̶-̶7̶7̶2̶0̶Runout side A etched
S-7720 S̶-̶7̶7̶1̶9̶Runout side B etched
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Cricket LBW 003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Cricket LBW 003First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | First American FA-1203First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | US | Pacific West Records PW 1405First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | First American FA-1203First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | First American FA-1203First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Mexico | Trebol TI - 70444 / Trebol 7044412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Mexico | Trebol TI-7046012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Musart MI 307577", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | First American FA 1207", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | France | Cricket 12 HOWZAT 00312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Hang On (Long Version)7:56
- A2Let's Hang On (Short Version)3:57
- AA11-2-3 (Long Version)6:36
- AA21-2-3 (Short Version)3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Hang On / 1-2-3 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Let's Hang On / 1-2-3 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was Let's Hang On / 1-2-3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK. One of them is First American FA-1203.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Hang On / 1-2-3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FA-1203, PW 1405, LBW 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-7719 and S-7720. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Hang On / 1-2-3 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.