US
November 5, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A1-S1-K-T2-828M09A
B1-K-S-801S08B
Vinyl pressings
River Deep - Mountain High
by The Supremes · 1970
30 pressings19 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
River Deep - Mountain High was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 River Deep - Mountain High
19 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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
November 5, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Z4KM-4090-1 A1-S1-K-T2-828M09 𝒜ℛ𝒫 XA side runout
Z4KM-5095-1 B1-K-S-801S08 𝒜ℛ𝒫 XB side runout
A1-S1-K-T2-828M09A side label
B1-K-S-801S08B side label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Z4KM-4095-1 EMachine stamped B side runout
Z4KM-4090-1 DMachine stamped A side runout
A1-S1-K-T2-828M09Printed A side
B1-K-S-801S08Printed B side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Superior Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Z4KM-4090-1 A A1-S1-K-T2-828M09 TVCA-Side Runout
Z4KM-4095-1 A B1-K-S-801S08 TVCB-Side Runout
828M09Printed A side
801S08Printed B side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Z4KM-4090-1 CMachine stamped A side runout, variant 1
Z4KM-4095-1 CMachine stamped B side runout, variant 1
Z4KM-4090-1 C A1-SI-K-T2-828M09 TIIIA side runout, variant 2
Z4KM-4095-1 C B1-K-S-801508 TIIIIB side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown M 1173First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG (I) 777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG (I) 777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Norway | Tamla Motown TMG 777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Peru | Odeon Del Peru 11152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Singapore | Tamla Motown M 1173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 310First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Sweden | Tamla Motown 4E 006-92086 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Motown M 1173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Motown M 1173First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Motown M 1173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Motown M 1173First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Motown M 1173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Motown M 1173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Argentina | Tamla Motown tms 0565First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Motown CS-M-11737", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARiver Deep - Mountain High3:05
- BTogether We Can Make Such Sweet Music3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of River Deep - Mountain High are there?
30 vinyl pressings of River Deep - Mountain High are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was River Deep - Mountain High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Argentina, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Motown M 1173, released November 5, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of River Deep - Mountain High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1173, tms 0565, TMO-9324, JET-2036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A1-S1-K-T2-828M09 and B1-K-S-801S08. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is River Deep - Mountain 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.
