Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 069-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
883 069 - 1 S 1 320Runout side A
883 069 - 1 S 2 320Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Flyin' High (Original Live Version)
by Opus · 1984
17 pressings7 countriesPop RockArena RockRockPop
Flyin' High (Original Live Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Flyin' High (Original Live Version)
6 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Ecuador
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 75353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 069-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 069-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 145.166
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
145.166-A//57569-1Runout side A, stamped
145.166-B//57570-1Runout side B, stamped
145.166-ALabel side A
145.166-BLabel side B
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- CNR 145.166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Ecuador | Polydor 75353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 883 069-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 069-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 069-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 145.166First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CNR 145.166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 069-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 069-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Polydor 883 069-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 069-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 069-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSPX 75712", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSP 7577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSPX 757-DJ12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor PODJ 7577", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFlyin' High4:42
- BPositive4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flyin' High (Original Live Version) are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Flyin' High (Original Live Version) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Flyin' High (Original Live Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, Ecuador, Netherlands. One of them is Polydor 883 069-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Flyin' High (Original Live Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 069-1, 75353, 883 069-7, 145.166) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 883 069 - 1 S 1 320 and 883 069 - 1 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flyin' High (Original Live Version) 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.
