US
September 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XPRS-0463-3S -A2C RSide A runout
XPRS-0463-3S -A1A RSide B runout
XPRS-0463Side A label
XPRS-0464Side B label
The Friends Of DistinctionHighly Distinct
Vinyl pressings
Highly Distinct
by The Friends Of Distinction · 1969
11 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Highly Distinct was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Highly Distinct
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XPRS 0463 5S I + B2A-side runout, stamped ["+" is etched]
XPRS_0464_6S I + A2B-side runout, stamped ["+" is etched]
XPRS-0463A-side label
XPRS-0464B-side label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood (RCA) Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XPRS 0463 1S HA-side runout, stamped
XPRS 0464 1S HB-side runout, stamped
XPRS-0463A-side label
XPRS-0464B-side label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XPRS-0463 Manufactured in GermanySide A (stamped)
XPRS-0464 Manufactured in GermanySide B (stamped)
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UKAY 14838 1S - 1AA-side label
UKAY 14831 1S - 1 AB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-4212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-4212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | RCA Victor LSP-4212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-4212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-4212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Philippines | RCA Victor LSP-4212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | RCA LPVS-1016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mexico | RCA Victor LPM/S - 4212LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Impressions - Dialogue1:50
- A2It's Just A Game Love2:35
- A3We Got A Good Thing Goin'3:20
- A4Workin' On A Groovy Thing4:05
- A5It's A Wonderful World2:15
- B1It's Sunday4:00
- B2Why Did I Lose You2:59
- B3Light My Fire2:24
- B4This Generation4:28
- B5Let Yourself Go2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highly Distinct are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Highly Distinct are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Highly Distinct first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-4212, released September 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Highly Distinct is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-4212, LPVS-1016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPRS-0463-3S -A2C R and XPRS-0463-3S -A1A R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Highly Distinct 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.
