Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 17 062 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
17062 A-1/ 76 S Made in GermanyRunout side A
17062 B-1/ 76 S Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 17 062 ALabel side A
S 17 062 BLabel side B
The Sons Of ChamplinHold On
Vinyl pressings
Hold On
by The Sons Of Champlin · 1976
13 pressings8 countriesCountry RockSoft RockRockPop
Hold On was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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
13 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America AA 106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 106 A-1A-side runout, stamped
BLAIR'SA-side runout, etched
AA 106 B-1B-side runout, stamped
AA 106AA-side label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
September 3, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America AA 106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AA 106 A-1A-side runout, stamped
BLAIR'SA-side runout, etched
AA 106 B-1B-side runout, stamped
AA 106AA-side label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America P-7627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Ariola America 7627First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola America AA-7627First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola America AA-7627First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | France | Eurodisc 911067 / Eurodisc 17062First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola America 17 062 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Ariola America VIP-2446First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Ariola America VIP-2446First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | Ariola 17.062 - AFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Ariola America AA 106First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America 7627First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America P-7627First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America 7627First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Ariola America AA 106First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHold On3:01
- BStill In Love With You3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold On are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hold On are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Hold On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Ariola America 17 062 AT.
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 17 062 AT, AA 106, 7627, P-7627) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17062 A-1/ 76 S Made in Germany and 17062 B-1/ 76 S Made in Germany. 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.