France
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 83853
- Format
- LP, Album
DifferenceHigh Fly
Vinyl pressings
High Fly
by Difference · 1979
11 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
High Fly was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Fly
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMLP 7503
- Format
- LP, Album
Bolivia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Lauro Internacional LPLI/S-30.031Lauro Internacional LPLI|S - 30.031
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Building Records BGLP-12561
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sonolux 01(4231)01165
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Greece
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6331 144
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Bolivia | Lauro Internacional LPLI/S-30.031 / Lauro Internacional LPLI|S - 30.031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Building Records BGLP-12561First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Colombia | Sonolux 01(4231)01165First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | CBS CBS 83853First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Philips 6331 144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Baby Records LPX 36First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Mexico | Baby Records EDI 60525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | RCA Victor SPL1-7182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Emergency Records EMLP-7503LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Emergency Records EMLP 7503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Uniwave WLP-1006LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1High Fly (Poporompompo)4:15
- A2Searchin'4:20
- A3Hey Lover4:02
- B1Tell Me5:10
- B2Walkin' Same Way3:30
- B3Shake That Groove Thing3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High Fly are there?
11 vinyl pressings of High Fly are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was High Fly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, US, Bolivia, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS CBS 83853.
How do I tell if my copy of High Fly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 83853, EMLP 7503, LPLI/S-30.031, BGLP-12561) 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 High Fly 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.