US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA JW-14309
- Format
- 12", Promo
Evelyn KingHigh Horse
Vinyl pressings
High Horse
by Evelyn King · 1985
11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
High Horse was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Horse
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | RCA JW-14309First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | RCA PT 4989212", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PT 4989212", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PB 498917", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PT 4989212", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PB 49891 C7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | RCA Victor PW-1430912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | RCA PB-143087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | RCA JW-1430912", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA JK-143087", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA PB-143087", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHigh Horse
- BTake A Chance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High Horse are there?
11 vinyl pressings of High Horse are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was High Horse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is RCA JW-14309.
How do I tell if my copy of High Horse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JW-14309) 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 Horse 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.
