US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Definity Records DF009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
David MoralesHigher
Vinyl pressings
Higher
by David Morales · 2000
14 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
Higher was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Higher
11 pressings came out in 2000, the album's first year, in 7 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
2000- Label and catalog number
- Definity Records DFDJ009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Advance Copy
UK
June 12, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Azuli Records AZNY 120R
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
UK
June 12, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Azuli Records AZNY 120
- Format
- 12"
Belgium
June 5, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Legato Records LGT 5049
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
Belgium
June 5, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Legato Records LGT 5050
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | France | Hot Tracks SHT S0006-6First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Germany | Urban URBDJ 2082First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Germany | Urban URBDJ 2083First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Italy | Rise RISE 074First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Spain | House Tempo HT 5025MXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Azuli Records DAV 0110", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 10", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 120X12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2000 | US | Definity Records DF009First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | US | Definity Records DFDJ009First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 12012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2000 | Belgium | Legato Records LGT 5049First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2000 | Belgium | Legato Records LGT 5050First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 120RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 120First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AHigher (Higher Level Mix)10:05
- BHigher (Eve Of Souls Mix)7:57
- CHigher (Stereo Dub)8:28
- DHigher (Mo & Al's Original Mix)10:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Higher are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Higher are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Higher first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in US, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Definity Records DF009.
How do I tell if my copy of Higher is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DF009, DFDJ009, AZNY 120R, AZNY 120) 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 Higher 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.
