UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2335 269
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
Vinyl pressings
The High Road
by Roxy Music · 1983
39 pressings22 countriesArt RockGlamRock
The High Road was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The High Road
35 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 22 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- EG EGMLP 1
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
EGMLP 1A-1U-1-1-1Side A
EGMLP 1B-1U-1-1-1Side B
US
February 3, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-23808EG 1-23808
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
1-23808-A-SH1 ɑ B-17760-SH1 ∆3747 1-1Side A runout, etched
1 23808 B-SH1 ɑ B-17761-SH1 SLM ∆3747-X 1-1Side B runout, etched
US
March 1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23808-1 BEG 9 23808-1 B
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Winchester Pressing, Lines Label
- Runout / matrix
1 23808 A WW1 —◁A Side Etch
1 23808 B WW2 —◁B Side Etch
US
March 1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23808-1 BEG 9 23808-1 B
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing; WB Shield Labels
- Runout / matrix
1 23808 A WW1 —◁A Side Etch
1 23808 B WW2 —◁B Side Etch
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23808-1 BEG 1-23808
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
1-23808-A JW2 #1 0Runout side A
1-23808-B JW #1 0Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Polydor 2335 269 / EG 2335 269First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | Polydor 2335 269 / EG 2335 269First yearLP, Mini-Album, Stereo | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 38081 / EG 92 38081First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 38081 / EG 92 38081First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 2335 269 / EG 2335 269First yearLP, Mini-Album, Stereo | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | EG 2335 269 / Polydor 2335 269First yearLP, Mini-Album, Stereo | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | EG 2335 269 / Polydor 2335 269First yearLP, Mini-Album, Stereo | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | Polydor 2335 269 / EG 2335 269First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Greece | Polydor 2335269First yearLP, Mini-Album, White Label | LP, Mini-Album, White Label |
| 1983 | Greece | EG EGMLP 1 / EG 2335 269First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | EG EGMLP 1First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Israel | Polydor 2335269 / EG EGMLP1First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Italy | EG 2335 269 / Polydor 2335 269First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Japan | EG 15MM 0252First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Polydor LPM 12186First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Polydor 2335269LP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| ? | UK | EG EGMLP1 / Virgin EGMLP1LP, Mini-Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Mini-Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Can't Let Go5:29
- A2My Only Love7:52
- B1Like A Hurricane7:48
- B2Jealous Guy6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The High Road are there?
39 vinyl pressings of The High Road are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1983 and 1985.
When was The High Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2335 269.
How do I tell if my copy of The High Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2335 269, EGMLP 1, 1-23808, 9 23808-1 B) 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 The High Road 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.
