US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6992
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6992 LW-2Side 1 (etched)
BRK-2-6992 LW-2 MHSide 2 (etched)
Elizabeth BarracloughHi
Vinyl pressings
Hi
by Elizabeth Barraclough · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesBlues RockAORRock
Hi 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 Hi
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Bearsville BRK 6992
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester pressing
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6992 WW-1 ─◁ M HCRunout side A (etched)
BRK-2-6992 WW-1 ─◁ M HCRunout side B (etched)
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6992
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6992 LW-1 MHSide 1 (etched)
BRK-6992 BRK-2-6992 2 MHSide 2 (etched)
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville L 37107
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SMX 55361Etched
SMX 55362Etched
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label 67388
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
67388AEtched A Side
67388BEtched B Side
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville 67.388
- 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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Bearsville L 37107First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | France | Not On Label 67388First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1979 | France | Bearsville 67.388First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Bearsville 200 976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Bearsville 200 976First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Bearsville BRK 6992First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Bearsville BRK 6992LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Bearsville BRK 6992First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Bearsville BRK 6992First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Portugal | Bearsville RISLP 14064LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Bearsville BRK 6992 / Edigsa BRK 6992LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Devil At The Door4:18
- A2Gotta Lotta Love4:32
- A3Use Your Heart3:24
- A4So Good To See You3:29
- A5You'll Lose A Good Thing2:45
- B1Space Shuttle Shuffle2:14
- B2How Come?3:01
- B3Time And Love3:54
- B4Concentrate2:21
- B5Bird In A Cage3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hi are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hi are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Hi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Bearsville BRK 6992.
How do I tell if my copy of Hi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRK 6992, L 37107, 67388, 67.388) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRK-1-6992 LW-2 and BRK-2-6992 LW-2 MH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hi 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.