US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS 620
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LONDON XPS 620ASide 1 (Etched)
LONDON XPS 620BSide 2 (Etched)
Vinyl pressings
Natural High
by Bloodstone · 1972
19 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Natural High was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Natural High
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 countries. 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS 620
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 11697-5...-W Bell Sound sfSide 1 (Etched)
XZAL 11697-2...-W Bell Sound sfSide 2 (Etched)
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS 620
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 11697Side A (Etched)
XZAL 11698Side B (Etched)
XZAL 11697 BWLabel side A
XZAL 11698 BWLabel side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS 620
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 11697 LONDON XPS-620 A-1 G.K.Side 1 etched runout
XZAL 11698 LONDON XPS-620 B-1 G.K.Side 2 etched runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 5150Decca SKL.5150
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 5150Decca SKL.5150
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Decca SKL 17 028-PFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Decca SKL 5150 / Decca SKL.5150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | London Records XPS 620First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca SKL 5150 / Decca SKL.5150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca SKL 5150 / Decca SKL.5150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS 620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS 620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS 620LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS 620First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS 620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | London Records XPS 620 / London Records XPS. 620LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca SLK 17028-PLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | London Records XPS 620LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | London Records XPS 620LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | London Records XPS 620 / London Records SW 95104LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records XPS 620LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You Know We've Learned4:12
- A2Who Has The Last Laugh Now5:38
- A3Peter's Jones4:10
- A4That's The Way We Make Our Music3:28
- A5Bo Diddley/Diddley Daddy3:37
- B1Natural High4:40
- B2I Need Your Love1:10
- B3Tell It To My Face3:20
- B4Ran It In The Ground4:52
- B5Never Let You Go5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Natural High are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Natural High are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Natural High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is London Records XPS 620.
How do I tell if my copy of Natural High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPS 620, SKL 5150, SKL 17 028-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONDON XPS 620A and LONDON XPS 620B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Natural High 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.