Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480-402
- Format
- LP, Album
MoxyRidin' High
Vinyl pressings
Ridin' High
by Moxy · 1977
14 pressings7 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Ridin' High 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 Ridin' High
13 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Mercury SRM-1-1161
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480-402
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2480402-A MCR
2480402-B MCR
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480 402
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2480 402 A MCR Joe QSide 1 Stamped
2480 402 B2 MCR Joe QSide 2 Stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Power Exchange Records & Tapes PXL 022
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1161
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1161·A-CS 5 MCR Bre A ƧSide A runout
SRM-1-1161·B-CS 6 MCR Bre A6 ƧSide B runout
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2480-402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-1161First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2480-402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2480 402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2490 140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2480 402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Polydor 24 80 402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Power Exchange Records & Tapes PXL 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1161First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1161First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1161First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1097First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Canada | Unidisc AGEK-2243LPLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Nothin' Comes Easy4:15
- A2Rock Baby4:55
- A3Sweet Reputation4:00
- A4I'll Set You On Fire3:24
- B1Ridin' High4:09
- B2Young Legs3:47
- B3Another Time Another Place4:40
- B4Are You Ready3:54
- B5Reprise (Nothin' Comes Easy)1:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ridin' High are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ridin' High are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 2023.
When was Ridin' High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 2480-402.
How do I tell if my copy of Ridin' High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2480-402, SRM-1-1161, 2480 402, PXL 022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ridin' 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.
