US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-863S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
#12 M6-863S1-2581-S-06 B GM Δ20565Side One
#12 M6-863S1-2582-S-06B Δ20565-X GMSide Two
Vinyl pressings
High Energy
by The Supremes · 1976
25 pressings15 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
High Energy was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 High Energy
22 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 15 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-863S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
#13 M6-863S1-2581-S-06A MR GM Δ20565Side A runout area
#13 M6-863S1-2582-S-06 A MR Δ20565-X GMSide B runout area
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-863S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6-863S1-2581-S-06 B [Monarch Record logo] GM Δ 20565 (2)Runout Side A
M6-863S1-2582-S-06 A [Monarch Record logo] Δ 20565-X GMRunout Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-863S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Record Pressing
- Runout / matrix
#13 M6-863S1-2581-S-06 B MR Jm Δ 20565Side A runout, etched, 'MR' stamped
#13 M6-863S1-2582-S-06 B MR Δ 20565-X JmSide B runout, etched, 'MR' stamped
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 12027Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 97687
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STML 12027ALabel - side A
STML 12027BLabel - side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 12027
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
STML 12027ASide A runout
STML 12027BSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | Tamla Motown SUP-738First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO.10142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | Motown M6-863 / Top Tape M6-863First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Motown M6-863P1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Motown M-863P1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Motown 2C 066-97687First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-97 687First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM ST 60132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Motown 3C 064-97687First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Tamla Motown VIP-6321 / Tamla Motown SMOT-6121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-97687First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-97687LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown TMC 5313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STML 6149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Philippines | Tamla Motown TM-2260First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Motown 2C 066-97687LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1High Energy5:25
- A2I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do The Walking3:33
- A3Only You (Can Love Me Like You Love Me)3:04
- A4You Keep Me Moving On3:35
- B1Don't Let My Teardrops Bother You4:59
- Medley
- B3You're What's Missing In My Life3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High Energy are there?
25 vinyl pressings of High Energy are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was High Energy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Motown M6-863S1.
How do I tell if my copy of High Energy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M6-863S1, STML 12027, SUP-738, STMLO.10142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, #12 M6-863S1-2581-S-06 B GM Δ20565 and #12 M6-863S1-2582-S-06B Δ20565-X GM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is High Energy 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.
