„… dabbling in each of his strengths, just to see what works. It doesn't wind up as one of his stronger albums, but it's more interesting than some of his more consistent ones“ Stephen Thomas Erlewine: Paul McCartney: Press to Play. Review. allmusic.com.
„… supplies Press to Play with an electronically dense contemporary sound that fleshes out McCartney’s melodies and gives the LP rhythmic kick“ Antony DeCurtis: Paul McCartney: Press to Play. In: Rolling Stone, 23. Oktober 1986 (online).
