US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 318L
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B4RS-7895 HS-1971Side 1
B4RS-7895 HS-1972Side 2
The MiraclesFlying High Together
Vinyl pressings
Flying High Together
by The Miracles · 1972
12 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Flying High Together was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Flying High Together
9 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 318L
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B4RS-7894 HS-1971 T-318-L H 4Side A etched except "B4RS-7894, H" stamped
B4RS 7805(scratched out) 7895 HS-1972 T-318-L H (unidentified symbol)Side B etched except "B4RS, 7805(scratched out), H" stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 318L
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B4RS-7874 HS-1971Side A runout
B4RS-7895 HS 1972Side B runout
T 318L HS-1971-2Side A label
T 318L HS-1971-3Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 318L
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 318L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
B4RS7894 1 A2 ISide A
B4RS7895 1 A1 ISide B
T 318L HS-1971-2Side A Label
T 318L HS-1971-2Side B Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 318L
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B4RS-7895 HS-1971 RE1 TC 4Runout side A
B4RS-7895 HS-1972 RE1 TC 4Runout side B
HS-1971-2Label side A
HS-1972-3Label side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Tamla T 318LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Tamla T 318LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Tamla T 318LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Tamla T 318LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Tamla T 318LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Tamla T 318LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Tamla T 318LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown LPS-88.045 / Tamla T-318LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Tamla T 318LFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062-93 965LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Tamla Motown 062-93 965LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Japan | Motown SWG-7600 / Motown SMOT-10045LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Can't Stand To See You Cry3:18
- A2Theme From Love Story3:30
- A3We've Come Too Far To End It Now3:25
- A4Flying High Together2:50
- A5With Your Love Came3:07
- A6It Will Be Alright3:09
- B1Oh Girl2:57
- B2You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin'2:56
- B3We Had A Love So Strong2:54
- B4Got To Be There4:30
- B5Betcha By Golly, Wow4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flying High Together are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Flying High Together are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Flying High Together first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada, Venezuela. One of them is Tamla T 318L.
How do I tell if my copy of Flying High Together is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 318L, LPS-88.045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B4RS-7895 HS-1971 and B4RS-7895 HS-1972. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flying High Together 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.
