US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7417
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRLP 7417 ASide 1 (etched)
PRLP 7417 B-1Side 2 (etched)
VAN GELDERBoth sides stamped
Booker ErvinGroovin' High
Vinyl pressings
Groovin' High
by Booker Ervin · 1966
10 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Groovin' High was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Groovin' High
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7417Prestige PRST 7417
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7417SABA PRST 7417
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | Prestige PR 7417 / SABA PRST 7417First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Prestige PR 7417First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Prestige PR 7417 / Prestige PRST 7417First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Prestige PR 7417 / Prestige PRST 7417LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7549 / Prestige PR 7417LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7549LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 7417 / Prestige PRT 7417LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7417 / Prestige P-7417LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Prestige PR-7417LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7417 / Prestige PRST 7417LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Second #26:30
- A2Groovin' High9:50
- B1Bass-IX11:45
- B2Stella By Starlight2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groovin' High are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Groovin' High are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1972.
When was Groovin' High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Germany. One of them is Prestige PR 7417.
How do I tell if my copy of Groovin' High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 7417) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRLP 7417 A and PRLP 7417 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Groovin' 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.
