UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40554
- Format
- 12", White Label
Smokey RobinsonHold On To Your Love
Vinyl pressings
Hold On To Your Love
by Smokey Robinson · 1984
15 pressings8 countriesSoulVocalFunk / SoulPop
Hold On To Your Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 To Your Love
2 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 1828TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Motown ZT 40554First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1984 | US | Tamla 1828TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Tamla 1828TF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Tamla 1828 TF7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Tamla 1828TF7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Australia | Motown 1828-TF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB405537", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 40554 / Motown ZT4055412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Motown ZB405537", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Motown 1828 TF7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | Motown TMS 6627", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZB40553(C)7", Single, 45 RPM, Cassette, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Cassette, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZT 4055412", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZB405537", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Tamla 18287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHold On To Your Love5:12
- BTrain Of Thought4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On To Your Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hold On To Your Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Hold On To Your Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US. One of them is Motown ZT 40554.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold On To Your Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 40554, 1828TF) 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 On To Your Love 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.
