Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Global Records And Tapes 105 745Global Records And Tapes 105 745-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 105745 A-1/83S 1 Made in GermanySide A
DS 105745 B-1/83S 1 Made in GermanySide B
Sharon BensonHold On I'm Coming
Vinyl pressings
Hold On I'm Coming
by Sharon Benson · 1983
11 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Hold On I'm Coming was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 I'm Coming
7 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Netherlands
October 12, 1983- Label and catalog number
- CNR 145.063
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 553-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
160 815553 1 A POLYGRAM A3side A
160 8155531 B POLYGRAM A3side B
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- CNR 151.129
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
151 129 A2 ⓟ 1993 670 06 112Runout A Side Stamped
151 129 B1 ⓟ 1993 670 06 113Runout B Side Stamped
Spain
1983- Label and catalog number
- Splash Records MS 1010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Global Records And Tapes 600 973
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single Sided
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Global Records And Tapes 105 745 / Global Records And Tapes 105 745-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 815 553-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Global Records And Tapes 600 973First year12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CNR 151.129First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Splash Records MS 1010First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Splash Records MS 1010First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CNR 145.063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Malaco Records MAL 121212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Malaco Records MAL 121212" | 12" |
| 1984 | US | Malaco Records MAL 21007", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label 12 SP 2712", Single, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, White Label, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHold On I'm Coming3:27
- BIn Your Eyes5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On I'm Coming are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hold On I'm Coming are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Hold On I'm Coming first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, Netherlands, France, Spain and more. One of them is Global Records And Tapes 105 745.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold On I'm Coming is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 105 745, 145.063, 815 553-1, 151.129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS 105745 A-1/83S 1 Made in Germany and DS 105745 B-1/83S 1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold On I'm Coming 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.