Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Volcano
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The StarlitesHold My Hand
Vinyl pressings
Hold My Hand
by The Starlites · 1974
12 pressings2 countriesReggaeReggae
Hold My Hand was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 My Hand
11 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Volcano
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HOLD MY HAND IA
HOLD MY HAND ⅡB
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Volcano
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GGR 1395 - 2 TSLA Side
GGR 1396 - 2 TSLB Side
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Volcano
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GG 1393 TSL BSA
GGR 1396 TSL BS EHB
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Volcano
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Country unknown
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mart's 2007
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2007-A MASTERDISK
2007-B MASTERDISK
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Unknown | Mart's 2007First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | VolcanoFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | VolcanoFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | VolcanoFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | VolcanoFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | VolcanoFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Attack ATT.8070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Attack ATT.8070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Attack ATT.8070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Attack ATT.8070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Attack ATT.8070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AHold My Hand
- BHold My Hand (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold My Hand are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hold My Hand are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Hold My Hand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Volcano.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold My Hand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2007, ATT.8070) 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 My Hand 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.