US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
Vinyl pressings
Mighty High
by The Mighty Clouds Of Joy · 1975
22 pressings13 countriesGospelDiscoFunk / Soul
Mighty High was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Mighty High
11 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-16903-SA-Side Label
45-16904-SB-Side Label
16903-S 6A side deadwax - scribed
p(stamped) 16904-S 6 (scribed)B side deadwax
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ABC-4102-A1Runout (Stamped) Side A
ABC-4102-B1Runout (Stamped) Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
16903-M ⑦ S SA-side runout
16903-S ① S SB-side runout
45-16903-MA-side label
45-16903-SB-side label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ABC-4102-A1Runout (Stamped) Side A
ABC-4102-B1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Records 1022-12164First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Greece | ABC Records ABC-12164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | ABC Records ABC 22007First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | ABC Records ABC-12164First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4102First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC-12164First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC-12164First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC 4102First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC-12164First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC-12164First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Brazil | ABC Records 6-26-101-0107", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | ABC Records 27 372 XT12" | 12" |
| 1976 | Germany | ABC Records 16 735 AT7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Mexico | ABC Records MI 303127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Stonewater SWR 00612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Stonewater SWR 00612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AMighty High3:35
- BTouch My Soul3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mighty High are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Mighty High are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Mighty High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is ABC Records ABC-12164.
How do I tell if my copy of Mighty High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-12164, ABC 4102, 1022-12164, ABC 22007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mighty 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.