US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Excello EX-8018Excello EX 8018
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EX 8018 A "Swamp" [not legible]Side A, Etched
8018 B "Swamp" [not legible]Side B, Etched
Lightning SlimHigh And Low Down
Vinyl pressings
High And Low Down
by Lightning Slim · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesLouisiana BluesBlues
High And Low Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 High And Low Down
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Excello EX-8018
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Excello EX-8018First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | US | Excello EX-8018 / Excello EX 8018First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Excello EX 8018LP, Stereo, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Stereo, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | UK | Sonet SNTF 770LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Quicksilver QS-5062LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Quicksilver QS-5062LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Alive Records 0147-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Alive Records 0147-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK & US | Southern Echoes SELP0006LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Excello EX-8018 SO-1 / Excello 8018 SO-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rooster Blues2:38
- A2Things I Used To Do3:08
- A3Bad Luck Blues3:29
- A4My Babe2:22
- A5G.I. Blues2:30
- B1Oh Baby2:53
- B2That's All Right2:54
- B3Crazy 'Bout You Baby2:42
- B4Good Morning Heartaches2:57
- B5Voodoo Blues5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High And Low Down are there?
10 vinyl pressings of High And Low Down are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2024.
When was High And Low Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada. One of them is Excello EX-8018.
How do I tell if my copy of High And Low Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EX-8018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EX 8018 A "Swamp" [not legible] and 8018 B "Swamp" [not legible]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is High And Low Down 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.