Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 236 832
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Golden EarringHighlights From The Double
Vinyl pressings
Highlights From The Double
by Golden Earring · 1969
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Highlights From The Double was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Highlights From The Double
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 543.091
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 303
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 303
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Laminated Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗1969 H9 ♢Z A1 00 184303 S1Runout, side A, stamped
1 ℗1969 H9 ♢Z A1 00 184303 S2Runout, side B, stamped
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 303
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Polydor 543.091First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 303First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 303First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 303First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Polydor 236 832First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor MP 2189LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor MP 2189LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | Karussell 2499 009LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | Germany | Karussell 2499 009LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | Germany | Karussell 2499 009LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Song Of A Devil's Servant
- A2High In The Sky
- A3My Baby Ruby
- A4Judy
- A5The Sad Story Of Sam Stone
- A6Where Will I Be
- B1God Bless The Day
- B2Murdock 9-6128
- B3I Sing My Song
- B4Angelina
- B5It's Allright, But I Admit It Could Be Better
- B6The Grand Piano
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highlights From The Double are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Highlights From The Double are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was Highlights From The Double first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Netherlands, Canada, Germany. One of them is Polydor 236 832.
How do I tell if my copy of Highlights From The Double is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 236 832, 543.091, 184 303) 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 Highlights From The Double 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.
