Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now / Let Loving Start Original 1983 UK 7" Vinyl Single (Arista, TWINS 2, Picture Sleeve, Very Good)

A quintessential, globally recognized monument of 1983 British new wave and synth-pop history. This is the original 1983 UK first pressing of the massive international chart hit Hold Me Now by the Thompson Twins, released on the Arista Records imprint under the specialized UK catalog reference TWINS 2.

Serving as the lead single for their multi-platinum 1984 studio album Into the Gap, this track showcases the trio's peak commercial songwriting era. It was produced by Alex Sadkin alongside frontman Tom Bailey and mixed by Phil Thornalley. The iconic, percussion-heavy A-side is brilliantly paired with the rhythmic, synth-driven B-side track, Let Loving Start. Complete with its highly recognizable original red and blue geometric slash picture sleeve featuring photography by Adrian Peacock and artwork concept by Alannah Currie, this 45 RPM single is a must-have baseline piece for anyone building a comprehensive library of classic 1980s pop culture.

• Side A: Hold Me Now (Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, Joe Leeway)
• Side B: Let Loving Start (Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, Joe Leeway)

• Media Condition: Very Good (VG) — Standard black vinyl paired with the custom sky-blue Arista center paper labels featuring the iconic cartoon group logo profile. Displays light, superficial paper hair lines from vintage turntable play, but tracks smoothly with excellent acoustic output and minimal background warmth.
• Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG) — Original paper-card graphic picture sleeve is fully intact. The vivid red, blue, and black contrast blocks remain sharp and clear. Shows typical vintage storage ring outline rubbing, minor edge creasing, and light shelf wear near the open top entry seam.