Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9551
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ASD̶ 1 9551 A1 (CR)Runout Side A etched
AS1 9551 B2 (CR)Runout Side B etched
AS1-9551-SAMatrix Label Side A
AS1-9551-SBMatrix Label Side B
The Alan Parsons ProjectStanding On Higher Ground
Vinyl pressings
Standing On Higher Ground
by The Alan Parsons Project · 1986
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockElectronicRock
Standing On Higher Ground 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 Standing On Higher Ground
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Arista AS1-9551First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 108 8827", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Arista 608 88212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Arista 1088827", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Arista 60888212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-95767" | 7" |
| 1987 | US | Arista ADP-954812", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-95767", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-95767", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-95767", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-95767", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista 1046497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStanding On Higher Ground (Album Version)4:22
- BPaseo De Gracia (Instrumental)3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Standing On Higher Ground are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Standing On Higher Ground are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Standing On Higher Ground first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Canada. One of them is Arista AS1-9551.
How do I tell if my copy of Standing On Higher Ground is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS1-9551) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ASD̶ 1 9551 A1 (CR) and AS1 9551 B2 (CR). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Standing On Higher Ground 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.
