Vinyl pressings
Highway Star
by Deep Purple · 1972
Highway Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Thailand | TKR TKR-0757", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1972 | Thailand | TKR TKR-0757", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1972 | Thailand | TKR TKR-0757", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1972 | Thailand | TKR TKR-0757", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Thailand | Diamond Record 1287", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | Thailand | VIP VIP-10037", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | Thailand | VIP VIP-10037", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | Thailand | Cash Box KS 0127", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | Thailand | Diamond Record 1287", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | Thailand | Not On Label (Deep Purple) 1287", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | Thailand | Diamond Record 1287", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Thailand | Mak PN-0067", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Thailand | Diamond Record 1287", 45 RPM, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AHighway Star
- B1Never Before
- B2Fireball
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highway Star are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Highway Star are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1972 and 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Highway Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 Highway Star 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.





