Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMNP 5003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TMNP • 5003 • 1 ✳Runout area side A
TMNP • 5003 • 2 ✳Runout area side B
TMNP 5003/1Label Side A
TMNP 5003/2Label Side B
CommodoresReach High
Vinyl pressings
Reach High
by Commodores · 1982
10 pressings6 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Reach High was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Reach High
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 4 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1292 A-1-1-1 - 4Runout (Stamped) Side A
TMG 1292 B1-1-1 - 6Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1292
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1292 A-1U-1-1 -Runout (Stamped) Side A
TMGT 1292 B-1U-1-1-Runout (Stamped) Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1661MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown MPR 8
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1661MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Motown M 1661 XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Motown TMNP 5003First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Motown MPR 8First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMG 1292First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMGT 1292First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1661MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1661MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1661MFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | South Africa | Motown TMS 5877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 100·15·0767", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AReach High3:35
- BLady (You Bring Me Up)4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reach High are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Reach High are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Reach High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy, UK, US, Canada. One of them is Motown TMNP 5003.
How do I tell if my copy of Reach High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMNP 5003, TMG 1292, TMGT 1292, 1661MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMNP • 5003 • 1 ✳ and TMNP • 5003 • 2 ✳. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reach 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.
