UK
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- Elite DAZZ 16
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DAZZ 16 A-1 BILBO DAMONTA side runout etched
DAZZ 16 B-1 BILBO DAMONTB side runout etched
DAZZ 16AA Label
DAZZ 16BB Label
Spencer JonesHow High
Vinyl pressings
How High
by Spencer Jones · 1982
16 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
How High was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 How High
12 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elite DAZZ 16
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
DAZZ 16 A-1 B BILBO DAMONTSide A runout, etched
DAZZ 16 B-1 B BILBO DAMONTSide B runout, etched
DAZZ 16ASide A label
DAZZ 16BSide B label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elite DAZZ 16 - 7
- Format
- 7", Single
US
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NP 50012 - A QuA side runout etched
NP 50012 - B QuB side runout etched
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50012
- Format
- 12", Promo
Belgium
1982- Label and catalog number
- Supreme Records S 1015
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Supreme Records S 1015First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Belgium | Supreme Records S. 115First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Belgium | Supreme Records S. 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50012First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Canada | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50012First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Next Plateau Records Inc. STM 50012First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Metronome 811 593-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Elite DAZZ 16First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | UK | Elite DAZZ 16 - 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Elite DAZZ-16 - 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50012First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Elite DAZZ 16First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Philips 811 007-112", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Philips 810 487-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHow High4:35
- B1How High (New York Mix)4:30
- B2How High (Garage Mix)4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How High are there?
16 vinyl pressings of How High are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1989.
When was How High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Elite DAZZ 16, released November 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of How High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DAZZ 16, DAZZ 16 - 7, NP 50012, S 1015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DAZZ 16 A-1 BILBO DAMONT and DAZZ 16 B-1 BILBO DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How 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.