UK
June 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown 12 TMG 1111
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
12 YTMG 1 1 1 1 A-1 NICK W
12 YTMG 1 1 1 1 B-1 NICK W
Vinyl pressings
Flying High
by Commodores · 1978
18 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Flying High was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Flying High
17 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
June 9, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YTMG 1111 A - 1 H MASTERED AT ABBEY RD - NICK 2A side runout, stamped/etched
YTMG 1111 B - 1 7 NICKS CUT 1B side runout, stamped/etched
YTMG 1111 ALabel, A side
YTMG 1111 BLabel, B side
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1452F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1452F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1452F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Motown M1452FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M 1452FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C008-61218 / Motown 2C 008-61.218First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-61 218 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 218First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 61408First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-61257First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 956First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 956First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Motown TMG 1111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Motown M 1452FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Motown M 1452FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Motown M 1452FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Motown M 1452FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Motown M 1452F7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AFlying High5:11
- BFunky Situation3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flying High are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Flying High are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Flying High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown 12 TMG 1111, released June 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Flying High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 TMG 1111, TMG 1111, M 1452F, M1452F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 YTMG 1 1 1 1 A-1 NICK W and 12 YTMG 1 1 1 1 B-1 NICK W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flying 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.
