Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records 608 278-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 608278 A-1/5-86 IISide A
DM 608278 B-1/5-86 IISide B
Bruce & BongoHi Ho (Heigh Ho - Whistle While You Work)
Vinyl pressings
Hi Ho (Heigh Ho - Whistle While You Work)
by Bruce & Bongo · 1986
15 pressings9 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Hi Ho was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Hi Ho
13 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records 108 278Rush Records 108 278-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 108278 A-1/5-86Runout side A stamped
DM DS 108278 B-2/5-86Runout side B stamped
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2160
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MRCS 2160-A//59971-1Runout, side A, stamped
MRCS 2160-A//59972-1Runout, side B, stamped
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Public PUB 13 213-6Public PUB 13213/6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Public PUB 13213-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Public PUB 13 213-6Public PUB 13213/6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Mega Records MRCS 2160First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 13 213-6 / Public PUB 13213/6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 13213-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 13 213-6 / Public PUB 13213/6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records 608 278-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records 108 278 / Rush Records 108 278-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records DM 60827812", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | CGD INT 10700First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 228 / Dureco Benelux MS 228First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 5139 / Dureco Benelux 5139First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Rush Records 28.608278.35First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122160First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Max Music MAX-198First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Max Music S-198First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Philippines | Philips PHL-00023 / Philips 108278-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHi Ho (Heigh Ho - Whistle While You Work)5:45
- BMonkey Dance6:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hi Ho are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hi Ho are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Hi Ho first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, Europe, France, Italy and more. One of them is Rush Records 608 278-213.
How do I tell if my copy of Hi Ho is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 608 278-213, 108 278, MRCS 2160, PUB 13 213-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 608278 A-1/5-86 II and DM 608278 B-1/5-86 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hi Ho 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.
