Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS 43.527
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-169086Label Side A
ZSS-169087Label Side B
SantanaHold On
Vinyl pressings
Hold On
by Santana · 1981
28 pressings18 countriesPop RockClassic RockExperimentalRock
Hold On was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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
1 pressing came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Discos CBS 43.527First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Argentina | Discos CBS DEP 2677", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Australia | CBS BA 2229747", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Columbia 18 031607", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Costa Rica | CBS 70126297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS A-2582 / CBS CBSA 25827", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | CBS CBSA 2582 / CBS A-25827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | CBS CBS A 25827", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | CBS CBS A 25827", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 6467", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony XDAP 9306212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Discos CBS 85057", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12-258212", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS SAMP 5312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Maxi-Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Maxi-Single · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | CBS BA 2229747", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AHold On3:48
- BOxun (Oshun)4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Hold On are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Hold On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Brazil. One of them is Discos CBS 43.527.
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 43.527) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS-169086 and ZSS-169087. 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.
