Germany
September 2002- Label and catalog number
- Innovative Records IVR#2002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
100078 - A1Runout etching side A
100078 - B1Runout etching side B
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Vinyl pressings
High
by DJ Shah · 2002
10 pressings5 countriesTranceHard TranceElectronic
High was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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
4 pressings came out in 2002, 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.
US
2002- Label and catalog number
- Webster Hall Records WEB-V10
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Europe
2002- Label and catalog number
- EMI 7243 5 51305 6 3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
551 305 6-A1Side A runout, etched
551 305 6-B1Side B runout, etched
Spain
2002- Label and catalog number
- Insolent Tracks INSMX 234
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Europe | EMI 7243 5 51305 6 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 2002 | Spain | Insolent Tracks INSMX 234First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | US | Webster Hall Records WEB-V10First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Germany | Innovative Records IVR#2002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula Nebdj04812", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula NEBDJX04812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula nebt04812", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula nebtx04812", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula Nebtx04812", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula NEBT04812" | 12" |
Tracklist
- That Side
- A1High (DJ Shah's Magic Island Mix)6:42
- A2High (Pedro Del Mar Remix)6:20
- This Side
- B1High (Fridge Remix)8:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High are there?
10 vinyl pressings of High are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2002 and 2003.
When was High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Germany, US, Europe, Spain. One of them is Innovative Records IVR#2002, released September 2002.
How do I tell if my copy of High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IVR#2002, WEB-V10, 7243 5 51305 6 3, INSMX 234) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 100078 - A1 and 100078 - B1. 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.