US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-545ABC-Paramount ABC 545
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 545 A1 LW Bell Sound sfRunout side A
ABC 545 B1 LW Bell Sound sfRunout side B
ABC-545-ALabel side A
ABC-545-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Ridin' High
by The Impressions · 1966
19 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulBlues
Ridin' High was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Ridin' High
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABCS-545
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCS545A LWRunout Side A
ABCS545B LWRunout Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount T-90630ABC-Paramount ABC 545
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-90630-P1 #2 0Side 1
T2-90630-P1 0Side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount T-90630
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-90630-P1 #2 0Side 1
T2-90630-P1 0Side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC 545ABC-Paramount ABC 545
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Bull Sound SFSide A
Bull Sound SFSide B
ABC 545 A - 2Side A Label
ABC 545 BSide B Label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 3548His Master's Voice CLP. 3548
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton ABC-545First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton ABCS 545 / Sparton ABCS-545First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton ABC-545 / ABC-Paramount ABC 545First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Korea | Dongnama DNA 5023LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 3548 / His Master's Voice CLP. 3548First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 3548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 3548 / His Master's Voice CLP. 3548First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS 545 / ABC-Paramount ST-90630LP, Album, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-545 / ABC-Paramount ABC 545First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-545First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount T-90630 / ABC-Paramount ABC 545First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC 545 / ABC-Paramount ABC 545First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount T-90630First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Hua Sheng KHS 4137 / Hua Sheng KHS-4137LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Hua Sheng KHS 4137 / Hua Sheng KHS-4137LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Elemental Music 620941 / UMe 620941LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount T-90630LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount ST-90630 / ABC-Paramount ABCS 545LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS 545LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ridin' High2:25
- A2No One Else2:37
- A3Gotta Get Away2:28
- A4I Need To Belong To Someone3:25
- A5Right On Time2:43
- A6I Need A Love2:25
- B1Too Slow2:44
- B2A Man's Temptation4:45
- B3That's What Mama Say2:34
- B4Let It Be Me3:02
- B5I'm A Tellin' You2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ridin' High are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Ridin' High are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 2025.
When was Ridin' High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABC-545.
How do I tell if my copy of Ridin' High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-545, ABCS-545, T-90630, ABC 545) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABC 545 A1 LW Bell Sound sf and ABC 545 B1 LW Bell Sound sf. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ridin' 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.
