US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Popular Records POP26065
- Format
- 12"
Gloria GaynorMighty High
Vinyl pressings
Mighty High
by Gloria Gaynor · 1997
11 pressings6 countriesDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Mighty High was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Mighty High
5 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 3 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Popular Records CRAB 12172-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- Popular Records Italia PO 001/2
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- Popular Records Italia PO 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Netherlands
1997- Label and catalog number
- Natural Records NR 703026
- Format
- 12"
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Italy | Popular Records Italia PO 001/2First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Popular Records Italia PO 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Netherlands | Natural Records NR 703026First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | Popular Records POP26065First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | Popular Records CRAB 12172-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | France | Florical Music FLO 30015-212" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Black & Blue B&B 1200112" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Black & Blue B&B12001R12" | 12" |
| 1999 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 215 M / Vendetta Records VENMX 215Ⓜ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Popular Records Italia PO 03512" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Popular Records Italia PO 00612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mighty High (Brown Dub)6:40
- A2Funk Trouble6:50
- B1Mighty High (House Classic Mix)6:46
- B2Mighty High (Funkmania London Style)7:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mighty High are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mighty High are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1997 and 2002.
When was Mighty High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Popular Records POP26065.
How do I tell if my copy of Mighty High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POP26065, CRAB 12172-1, PO 001/2, PO 001) 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 Mighty 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.
