UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCP-7541-1CSide A runout (stamped)
MSCP-7784-1CSide B runout (stamped)
MSCP 7541Side A label (inverted)
MSCP 7784Side B label (inverted)
Ike & Tina TurnerRiver Deep - Mountain High / Save The Last Dance For Me
Vinyl pressings
River Deep - Mountain High / Save The Last Dance For Me
by Ike & Tina Turner · 1969
14 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunkRock
River Deep - Mountain High 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 River Deep - Mountain High
6 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.
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10242London American Recordings HLU 10242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCP-7541-1CSide A runout (stamped)
MSCP-7784-1CSide B runout (stamped)
MSCP .7541Side A label (inverted)
MSCP .7784Side B label (inverted)
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10242London American Recordings HLU 10242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCP-7541-1CSide A runout, stamped
MSCP-7784-1CSide B runout, stamped
MSCP .7541Side A label, inverted
MSCP .7784Side B label, inverted
UK
January 24, 1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10242London American Recordings HLU 10242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Belgium
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5.648
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCP-7541/1XRunout Side A stamped
MSCP-7784/1Runout Side B stamped
MSCP 7541Label Side A
MSCP 7784Label Side B
Ireland
1969- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLU 10242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Belgium | London Records 5.648First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | London American Recordings HLU 10242First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.10097", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLU 10242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLU 10242 / London American Recordings HLU 10242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLU 10242 / London American Recordings HLU 10242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLU 10242 / London American Recordings HLU 10242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | A&M Records 14 705 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Greece | A&M Records 6071 1027", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Spain | A&M Records H 589 / Hispavox H 5897", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SL-8267 / London Records SL-82677", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 5.6487", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 8867", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Sweden | London Records HL 10242 / London American Recordings HLU 102427", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARiver Deep - Mountain High
- BSave The Last Dance For Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of River Deep - Mountain High are there?
14 vinyl pressings of River Deep - Mountain High are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was River Deep - Mountain High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Belgium, Ireland. One of them is London Records HLU 10242.
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 HLU 10242, 5.648) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSCP-7541-1C and MSCP-7784-1C. 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.
