UK
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAU.8298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ACPL-2912-1B
ACPL-2913-1B
Vinyl pressings
River Deep-Mountain High
by Ike & Tina Turner · 1966
88 pressings21 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
River Deep-Mountain High was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 River Deep-Mountain High
6 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
UK
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHU-8298Philles Records SHU-8298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Stereophonic
- Runout / matrix
ACPZ-2913-1L
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAA 8298London Records HAA-8298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ACPL-2912-1BSide A runout variant 1
ACPL-2913-1BSide B runout variant 1
ACPL-2912-1B 21 SW ASide A runout variant 2
ACPL-2913-1B 21 SW ASide B runout variant 2
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAA 8298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ACPL-2912-1BSide A etched runout
ACPL-2913-1BSide B etched runout
New Zealand
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAM-U 6329Philles Records HAM-U 6329
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
New Zealand
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records SAHM 6329
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 88 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | London Records HAA 8298 / London Records HAA-8298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | London Records HAA 8298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-U 6329 / Philles Records HAM-U 6329First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | London Records SAHM 6329First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | London Records SHU 8298LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HAU.8298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | London Records SHU-8298 / Philles Records SHU-8298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | London Records SHA-U 97LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Philles Records PHLP-4011LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Philles Records PHLP-4011LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1968 | Europe | London Records LDY 379 261 / London Records 379 261 LDYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | London Records SHA-U 97LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1968 | Netherlands | London Records LDY 379 261LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Netherlands | London Records LDY 379.261LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | London Records 195.004LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | A&M Records SAML-933669LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Barbados | A&M Records AMLB 1021LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | Brazil | A&M Records A&M 2056LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Japan | A&M Records AML-61LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | New Zealand | A&M Records SFLZ-929 / A&M Records SAML 933669LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | A&M Records AMC 2125LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLB 1021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 971LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLB 1021LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLB 1021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLB 1021LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | Venezuela | A&M Records LPS-77611LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | A&M Records 85 270 ZTLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 47.038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | A&M Records AML-126LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | A&M Records 85.270 ZT / A&M Records 85 270 ztLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Netherlands | A&M Records 85.270 ZT / A&M Records 85 270 ztLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Spot Records SPR 8548LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | A&M Records 393 179-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Greece | A&M Records 393 179-1LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Spain | A&M Records 393 179-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-3179LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-3179LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | A&M Records B0024308-01 / Phil Spector Productions B0024308-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Italy | A&M Records B0024308-01 / Phil Spector Productions B0024308-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Spain | A&M Records 700164LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
| 2022 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3121 / Universal Music MOVLP3121LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Italy | A&M Records 0203273588LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records L-33669 / A&M Records SP4178LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | A&M Records L-33669 / A&M Records SP4178LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP-4178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 69928 / A&M Records SP-69928LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP-4178LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 4178LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Denmark | A&M Records AMLB 1021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | A&M Records AMLP 8013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | A&M Records SP 4.178LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 393 179-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 80 851 IT / A&M Records AMLS 971LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 393 179-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 80 851 ITLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Israel | A&M Records SP 4178LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | A&M Records ORL 8018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1River Deep-Mountain High3:30
- A2I Idolize You3:30
- A3A Love Like Yours2:55
- A4A Fool In Love2:49
- A5Make 'Em Wait2:07
- A6Hold On Baby2:38
- B1Save The Last Dance For Me2:51
- B2Oh Baby!2:33
- B3Every Day I Have To Cry2:30
- B4Such A Fool For You2:19
- B5It's Gonna Work Out Fine2:40
- B6You're So Fine2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of River Deep-Mountain High are there?
88 vinyl pressings of River Deep-Mountain High are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1966 and 2023.
When was River Deep-Mountain High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is London Records HAU.8298, released October 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of River Deep-Mountain High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HAU.8298, SHU-8298, HAA 8298, HAM-U 6329) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ACPL-2912-1B and ACPL-2913-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is River Deep-Mountain 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.
