US
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-972S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G6-972S1-2533-S-03B#13 HS-2533Runout side A
G6-972S1-2534-S-03B#13 HS-2534 03BRunout side B
The Undisputed TruthHigher Than High
Vinyl pressings
Higher Than High
by The Undisputed Truth · 1975
22 pressings16 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Higher Than 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 Higher Than High
17 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 12 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
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-972S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RCA Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G6-972S1-2533-S-03B HS-2533 IIRunout A, etched, II stamped, Variant 1
HS-2534 03A IIRunout B, etched, II stamped, Variant 1
G6-972S1-2533-S-03A HS-2533 IIRunout A, etched, II stamped, Variant 2
G6-972S1-2534-S-03A HS-2534 03A IIRunout B, etched, II stamped, Variant 2
US
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-972S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G6-972S1-2533-S-03A #12 HS-2533Runout, A-side, etched
HS-2534 03A #12 G6-972S1-2533-S-03-ARunout, B-side, etched
2533-SLabel matrix, A-side
2534-SLabel matrix, A-side
Country unknown
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown G6-972S1
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 12009Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 97023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STML 12009AA-side label
STML 12009BB-side label
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STMLO-10126
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Unknown | Tamla Motown G6-972S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO-10126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown G 972V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown G 972V1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown Records, Canada Ltd. G-972V1 / Motown G 972V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 066-97023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062 97 023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | Tamla Motown 2J 062-97023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | Gordy G6-972S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM-ST 60120 / Gordy G6-972S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062 97023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STML 6142LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1975 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5294 / Tamla Motown TMC 5294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown LPS 88535First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Gordy G6-972S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Gordy G6-972S1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Higher Than High3:17
- A2Poontang3:37
- A3Life Ain't So Easy4:13
- A4Boogie Bump Boogie5:09
- B1Help Yourself3:52
- B2I'm In The Red Zone4:45
- B3Overload3:09
- B4I Saw You When You Met Her3:55
- B5Ma6:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Higher Than High are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Higher Than High are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Higher Than High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Gordy G6-972S1, released September 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Higher Than High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G6-972S1, STML 12009, STMLO-10126, G 972V1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G6-972S1-2533-S-03B#13 HS-2533 and G6-972S1-2534-S-03B#13 HS-2534 03B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Higher Than 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.
