Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RA 0869
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
RS 20 869-AA-Side
RS 20 869-BB-Side
Nancy SinatraHighway Song
Vinyl pressings
Highway Song
by Nancy Sinatra · 1969
11 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Highway Song 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 Highway Song
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS.20869
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
RS.20869-ALabel Side A
RS.20869-BLabel Side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS.20869
- Format
- 7", Single · Solid Center
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 20869
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RS.20869A-1∆GSide A
RS.20869B-1∆GSide B
Ireland
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records RS 20869
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
RS 20 869-AA-Side
RS 20 869-BB-Side
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RO.20869
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Germany | Reprise Records RA 0869First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | Pye Records RS 20869First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RO.20869First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | Reprise Records RS 20869First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Reprise Records RS.20869First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | UK | Reprise Records RS 20869First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Reprise Records RS.20869First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Reprise Records JET-19507", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Reprise Records JET-19507", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Reprise Records R21-1227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Reprise Records H 556 / Hispavox H 5567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHighway Song3:30
- BAre You Growing Tired Of My Love3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highway Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Highway Song are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Highway Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, UK, Ireland, New Zealand and more. One of them is Reprise Records RA 0869.
How do I tell if my copy of Highway Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RA 0869, RS.20869, RS 20869, RO.20869) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS 20 869-A and RS 20 869-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Highway Song 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.
