Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- DFC D.F.C. 033DFC DFC 033
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DFC 033 A HM *DMM*Side A
DFC 033 B HM *DMM*Side B
VelvetHold Me
Vinyl pressings
Hold Me
by Velvet · 1990
13 pressings6 countriesItalo HouseElectronic
Hold Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Me
1 pressing came out in 1990, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | DFC D.F.C. 033 / DFC DFC 033First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Australia | Central Station CSR 12004312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Deep Groove 614 33612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Deep Groove 614 18912", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Deep Groove 61418912", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | Germany | Deep Groove 614 18912", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | Italy | DFC DFC 04112" | 12" |
| 1991 | Italy | DFC DFC 04112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Tam Tam Records TTT 4312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Tam Tam Records TTT 43White Label, 12" | White Label, 12" |
| 1991 | US | RCA 2853-1-RDAB12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | RCA 2853-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK | Tam Tam Records 7 TTT 437", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Hold Me (Vocal Version)6:05
- A2Hold Me (A Cappella Mix)1:15
- BHold Me (Touch Of Hammond Version)6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hold Me are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hold Me are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Hold Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Italy. One of them is DFC D.F.C. 033.
How do I tell if my copy of Hold Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.F.C. 033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DFC 033 A HM *DMM* and DFC 033 B HM *DMM*. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hold Me 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.