UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 288
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 288 A-2U-1-1-X1 JONZRunout, Side A
12 IS 288 B-1U-1-1-X1Runout, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Higher Love
by Steve Winwood · 1986
39 pressings16 countriesPop RockRockFunk / Soul
Higher Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Higher Love
38 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 16 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IS 288 A-1U-1-1 SOUND CLINIC PRunout [stamped/etched] side A, variant 1
IS 288 B-1U-1-2-X1 JONZRunout [stamped/etched] side B, variant 1
IS 288 A-1U-1-1⇀x1 SOUND CLINIC PRunout (stamped/etched) side A, variant 2
IS 288 B-1U-1-1⇀1 JONZRunout (stamped/etched) side B, variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 288
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IS 288 A-1U-1-1-10 SOUND CLINIC PRunout [stamped/etched] side A
IS 288 B-1U-1-1-10 JONZRunout [stamped/etched] side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 288
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IS 288 A-1U-1-1-10 SOUND CLINIC PRunout [stamped/etched] side A
IS 288 B-1U-1-1-10 JONZRunout [stamped/etched] side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 7-28710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 28710 A SR2 SRC 1-1 STERLINGSide A runout, variant 1
STERLING 7 28710 B SR1 1-1 SRCSide B runout, variant 1
7 28710 A SR1 SRC 1-1 STERLINGSide A runout, variant 2
7 28710 B SR1 1-1 SRC STERLINGSide B runout, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 7-28710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 28710-A SH1 ɑ R-15912-SH1 sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ 1-1 △12837B-Side Runout Etching (except Allied logo and "STERLING" stamped)
7-28710-B SH1 ɑ R-15913-SH1 △12837-X 1-1 sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢB-Side Runout Etching (except Allied logo and "STERLING" stamped)
7-28710-AA-Side Label
7-28710-BB-Side Label
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.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Ariola S-0570First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Island Records X 14297First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records 92 87107First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records 92 87107First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records 92 87107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Ariola S-38845-ARI-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Island Records 608 317First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Island Records 108 317First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Island Records 884 842-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Island Records 884 842-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Island Records ISX 288First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Island Records IS 288First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Island Records R15D-2038 / Polystar R15D-2038First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Island Records R15D-2038 / Polystar R15D-2038First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Island Records X 14297First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Collectables COL 26197", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHigher Love4:14
- BAnd I Go4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Higher Love are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Higher Love are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1986 and 1992.
When was Higher Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Greece and more. One of them is Island Records 12 IS 288.
How do I tell if my copy of Higher Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 288, IS 288, 7-28710, PRO-A-2507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 IS 288 A-2U-1-1-X1 JONZ and 12 IS 288 B-1U-1-1-X1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Higher Love 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.
