US
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 131
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Philles APR-1AA-side runout, etched
Philles APR-AAB-side runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
River Deep - Mountain High / I'll Keep You Happy
by Ike & Tina Turner · 1966
34 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkFunk / 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
28 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 14 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
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 131
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Philles APR-1AA-side runout, etched
Philles APR-AAB-side runout, etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 131
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 131
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APR-1A MR ∆61290Side A runout
APR-AA MR ∆61396Side B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 131
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
61290A runout etched
61396B runout etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 131
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
APR-1A ∆61290
APR-AA ∆61396
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | London Records HL-2268First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Canada | Philles Records PH. 131First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Denmark | London Records HLU 10046 / London Records HL 10046First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Denmark | London Records HLU 10046 / London Records HL 10046First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | France | London Records HLU 80.058First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | London Records 45-HL/JB 10046First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Italy | London Records HL 10046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | London Records TOP-1056First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Netherlands | London Records HL 10046 / London American Recordings HL 10046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.947 / London American Recordings NZL.947First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | South Africa | London Records PD.9129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Spain | Discos London ME 272First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | Spain | Discos London ME 272First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10046 / London American Recordings HLU 10046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10046 / London American Recordings HLU 10046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 5.5667", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | London Records HLU 10046 / London American Recordings HLU 100467", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | London Records HLU 10046 / London American Recordings HLU 100467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARiver Deep - Mountain High3:25
- BI'll Keep You Happy2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of River Deep - Mountain High are there?
34 vinyl pressings of River Deep - Mountain High are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1966 and 1969.
When was River Deep - Mountain High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Ireland, Germany and more. One of them is Philles Records 131, released June 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 131, HLU 10046, HL-U 10046, DL 20816) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Philles APR-1A and Philles APR-AA. 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.
