US
May 10, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-902R1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Natural High
by Commodores · 1978
47 pressings25 countriesFunkSoulFunk / Soul
Natural 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 Natural High
37 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 23 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
May 10, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-902R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M7-902R1-A-1̶8̶A̶ 12A PGGSide A runout, etched, variant 1
M7-902R1-B-1̶8̶E̶ 13E PGGSide B runout, etched, variant 1
M7-902R1A-RC1-1̶8̶A̶ 12ASide A runout, etched, variant 2
M7-902R1B-RE1-1̶8̶A̶ 13A PSSSide B runout, etched, variant 2
US
May 10, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-902R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rainbo Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M7-902R1A -2̶5̶A̶ 25y S-5744Runout A, variant 1
M7-902R1B -2̶5̶A̶ S-5745 25-yRunout B, variant 1
M7-902R1A -1̶8̶B̶ 12BRunout A, variant 2
M7-902R1A -1̶8̶C̶ 12C2Runout B, variant 2
US
May 10, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-902R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M7-902R1A-18DRun-out side A, etched variant 1
M7-902R1B-18ERun-out side B, etched variant 1
M7-902R1A-Re-1-18ARun-out side A, etched variant 2
M7-902R1B-RE-1-18ARun-out side B, etched variant 2
US
May 10, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-902R1
- Format
- LP, Album · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M7-902R1A-06A K-9771 GOLRunout side A
M7-902R1B-06B K-9774 GOLRunout side B
US
May 10, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-902R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M7-902R1A-RE-1-18DRunout side A, variant 1
M7-902R1B-RE1-18ERunout side B, variant 1
M7-902R1A-RE-1-18CRunout side A, variant 2
M7-902R1B-RE1-18CRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s41 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Motown M7-902R1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Australia | Motown STMLO-10192First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Motown STMLO-10192First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Motown M6-899First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M7-902R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | Motown MW 4140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 066 60942First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1C 064-60 942First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | Motown 14C 062-60942First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Motown 12087LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Motown M7-902R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Motown VIP-6521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-60942First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-60942 / Motown M7-902R1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Motown STML 6176First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Motown STMS 5081LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | Motown WL72111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 257·15·006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown M7-902R1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Motown 5293MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown 5293MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Fire Girl4:12
- A2X-Rated Movie4:45
- A3Flying High5:11
- A4Three Times A Lady6:37
- B1Such A Woman4:40
- B2Say Yeah5:44
- B3I Like What You Do4:49
- B4Visions5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Natural High are there?
47 vinyl pressings of Natural High are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1978 and 1984.
When was Natural High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, India, Italy and more. One of them is Motown M7-902R1, released May 10, 1978.
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 M7-902R1, STML 12087, ORL 8706, STAM 788) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
