France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 870 652-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
870 652-1 1Label side A
870 652-1 2Label side B
David HallydayHigh
Vinyl pressings
High
by David Hallyday · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockRockPop
High was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 870 652-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 870652-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
074 8706527 A PDORunout side A
074 8706527 B PDORunout side B
870 652-7 1Label side A
870 652-7 2Label side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 870652-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[Stamped] 8706527 A PDO [Etched] DU1 ARunout side A
[Stamped] 8706527 B PDO [Etched] DU1 ARunout side B
870652-7 1Label side A
870652-7 2Label side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 870652-7Scotti Bros. Records 870 652-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
074 8706527 A-PDO F1Runout stamped side A
074 8706527 B-PDO KCRunout stamped side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records po 37
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Scotti Bros. Records 870 652-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Scotti Bros. Records 870 652-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Scotti Bros. Records 870 652-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Scotti Bros. Records 870652-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Scotti Bros. Records 870652-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Scotti Bros. Records 870652-7 / Scotti Bros. Records 870 652-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records po 37First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records PZ 37 (870 652-1)First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 192.645First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 192.645First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHigh4:05
- BTrue Cool3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High are there?
10 vinyl pressings of High are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, UK, Germany, Australia. One of them is Scotti Bros. Records 870 652-1.
How do I tell if my copy of High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 870 652-1, 870 652-7, 870652-7, po 37) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 870 652-1 1 and 870 652-1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.