UK
April 18, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEK 12.004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHEK 12/004 Aı PR-ESide A
CHEK 12/004 Bı PR-ESide B
Vinyl pressings
Hold That Sucker Down
by The O.T. Quartet · 1994
28 pressings8 countriesTranceHouseElectronic
Hold That Sucker Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 That Sucker Down
10 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
April 18, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEKX12 004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHEKX 12004-A-1 PA7650Runout etched, side A
CHEKX-12004-B PA7650Runout etched, side B
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEKX 12004 A
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
CHEKX-12004-A1 PA7650Runout groove area etchings, side A
CHEKX-12004-B PA7650Runout groove area etchings, side B
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEK 12.004
- Format
- 12", Promo
Denmark
1994- Label and catalog number
- Smart Records Copenhagen SRCX 06
- Format
- 12"
France
1994- Label and catalog number
- Overdance! ORA 2038-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Denmark | Smart Records Copenhagen SRCX 06First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | France | Overdance! ORA 2038-6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | France | Overdance! ORA 2038-8First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Club Tools 0060280CLUFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | DFC DFC 210 / DFC International DFC 210First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX - 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEKX 12004 AFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK 12.004First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK 12.004First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEKX12 004First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | Club Tools edel 0061990CLU / Cheeky Records edel 0061990CLU12" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEKX1200912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK1200912", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK 12.009 / Cheeky Records CHEK1200912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Champion CHAMPDJ 78612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2000 | UK | Champion CHAMPDJ.78612", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Champion CHAMPDJ 78612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2000 | UK | Champion CHAMP12.78612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Benelux | Jive 924092012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 16912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 17312", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 173 / Jive DOS 17312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 169 / Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 17312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Champion CHAMPC120212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2007 | UK | E Funk EFUNK00112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2007 | UK | E Funk EFUNK00112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2009 | UK | Champion CHAMPC 120212", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK 12.00912", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AHold That Sucker Down (Builds Like A Skyscraper)
- BHold That Sucker Down (Brutal Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold That Sucker Down are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Hold That Sucker Down are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1994 and 2009.
When was Hold That Sucker Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, Denmark, France, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland and more. One of them is Cheeky Records CHEK 12.004, released April 18, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold That Sucker Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHEK 12.004, CHEKX12 004, CHEKX 12004 A, SRCX 06) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHEK 12/004 Aı PR-E and CHEK 12/004 Bı PR-E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold That Sucker Down 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.