"Hard to Hold" is an album by Rick Springfield that served as the soundtrack for the 1984 film of the same name in which Springfield starred. The film features Springfield as a rock musician trying to manage his career and a new romance, and the soundtrack includes several songs performed by him, which tie closely to the narrative of the movie. This album includes notable tracks like "Love Somebody," which became a hit single, and "Bop 'Til You Drop." The music largely reflects Springfield's rock and pop style, with catchy hooks and the kind of high-energy delivery that characterized much of his work during the 1980s. The vinyl release of "Hard to Hold" is sought after by fans of Rick Springfield and collectors of 1980s rock/pop soundtracks. Vinyl records offer a rich listening experience that many enthusiasts argue enhances the depth and quality of the audio, especially with the analog recording techniques used during that era.