Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Anthem ANR-1-1007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ANR -1-1007-ASide A runout
ANR -1-1007-BSide B runout
Max WebsterHigh Class In Borrowed Shoes
Vinyl pressings
High Class In Borrowed Shoes
by Max Webster · 1977
15 pressings3 countriesProg RockRock
High Class In Borrowed Shoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Class In Borrowed Shoes
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Anthem ANR-1-1007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ANR-11007-A JAMFSide A runout
ANR-11007-BSide B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1160
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1160 A-CT-2 JAMF T1Runout side A
SRM-1-1160-B CT-1 JAMF T1Runout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1160 A CP X JAMF T1Runout side A
SRM-1-1160-B CP 15 MASTERDISK G.K.Runout side B
Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6338 807
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6338 807 1Y 1 (P)1977 670 06Side 1
AA 6338 807 2Y 1 (P)1977 670 06Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1007LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338807First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 807First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1160First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Anthem ANR 1607LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-607 / Anthem ANR 1607LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Canada | Ole OLE48LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-607 / Anthem ANR 1607LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1007 / Anthem ANR 1607LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1High Class In Borrowed Shoes4:00
- A2Diamonds Diamonds3:18
- A3Gravity4:53
- A4Words To Words3:34
- A5America's Veins4:08
- B1Oh War!4:25
- B2On The Road3:25
- B3Rain Child4:22
- B4In Context Of The Moon5:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High Class In Borrowed Shoes are there?
15 vinyl pressings of High Class In Borrowed Shoes are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 2017.
When was High Class In Borrowed Shoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada, US, Netherlands. One of them is Anthem ANR-1-1007.
How do I tell if my copy of High Class In Borrowed Shoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ANR-1-1007, SRM-1-1160, 6338 807, 6338807) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ANR -1-1007-A and ANR -1-1007-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is High Class In Borrowed Shoes 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.
