ELO – Hold On Tight (45T, 1981, Jet Records, Pressage Europe)

Single 45 original tours from 1981, Hold On Tight by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO),

This 45 Tours is fully in line with the Reasoned collection, in the same way as a signed Limoges porcelain piece, a carefully preserved old postcard, a well-centered classic stamp or a quality vintage garment from a recognized home. We are here in front of a cultural object dated, identified, authentic and representative of its time.

Published by Jet Records (Jet Inc.), this record corresponds to the pivotal period of the band, at the time of release of the album concept Time (1981). This is a European pressing of originwith French pouch bearing the code CB (Copyright Bureau) and vinyl pressed in the Netherlands, typical and sought after configuration of the Jet/CBS editions of the early 1980s. The mention © 1981 JET INC. on the cover clearly confirms its character period, excluding any subsequent reissue.

Artistically, Jeff Lynne — central figure and true master work by Electric Light Orchestra — here signs an iconic composition. He intervenes as lead singer, composer, arranger and producer, surrounded by historical musicians of the band : Richard Tandy (claviers and synthesizers), Bev Bevan (battery), Kelly Groucutt (bass and choirs) and Mik Kaminski (violin) The ensemble perfectly illustrates the ELO synthesis between British rock, sophisticated pop writing and orchestral heritage.

Hold On Tight is distinguished by its immediate energy, its memorable chorus and the singular integration of words in French, which contributes to its European success and its lasting cultural interest. This single is not a confidential rarity, but it is a Reference piece, comparable to an iconic model in a collection: an identifiable, documented object, representative of an artistic current and a precise moment in musical history.

For the knowledgeable collector, this vinyl appreciates not only as a sound medium, but as material testimony of the popular culture of the early 1980smaintaining its consistency, traceability and historical legitimacy.

- Vinyl will be supplied with a transparent protective pouch, adapted to 45 revolutions, to ensure a optimal conservation original pouch and disc.
Careful packaging, in accordance with the standards of serious and heritage collections.

Titles

Face A:
• Hold On Tight

Face B:
• When Time Stood Still