UK
April 1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 190 A1Side A runout
AM 190 B1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
High On Emotion
by Chris de Burgh · 1984
27 pressings14 countriesSoft RockRockPop
High On Emotion was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 High On Emotion
26 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 14 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMX 190
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMX-190 A1 ⋀Side A runout
AMX-190 B1 ⋀Side B runout
AMX 190-ASide A label
AMX 190-BSide B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 190
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2643
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
P AM 02643-A P1A-Side Runout Etching
P AM 02643-B P1B-Side Runout Etching
AM-02643-AA-Side Label
AM-02643-BB-Side Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2643
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2643
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | A&M Records K-9408First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records AM-650First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12-9768 / A&M Records AMS 12.9768First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9768First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9768First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 9768First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | A&M Records AM 190First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | A&M Records AMX 190First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | A&M Records AM 190First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 9768First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-798First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 9480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-70626First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Portugal | A&M Records PROM 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1441First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | A&M Records AMS 97687", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHigh On Emotion3:59
- BMuch More Than This2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High On Emotion are there?
27 vinyl pressings of High On Emotion are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was High On Emotion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 190, released April 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of High On Emotion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 190, AMX 190, AM-2643, SP-17281) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM 190 A1 and AM 190 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is High On Emotion 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.
