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Highway Star

by Deep Purple · 1972

13 pressings1 countryHard RockRock

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
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1972ThailandTKR TKR-0757", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1972ThailandTKR TKR-0757", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1972ThailandTKR TKR-0757", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1972ThailandTKR TKR-0757", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1973ThailandDiamond Record 1287", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1973ThailandVIP VIP-10037", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1973ThailandVIP VIP-10037", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1973ThailandCash Box KS 0127", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1973ThailandDiamond Record 1287", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1973ThailandNot On Label (Deep Purple) 1287", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1973ThailandDiamond Record 1287", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
Year unknown2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?ThailandMak PN-0067", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
?ThailandDiamond Record 1287", 45 RPM, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial7", 45 RPM, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial

Tracklist

  1. AHighway Star
  2. B1Never Before
  3. 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.

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