US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park 7-22907
- Format
- 7"
Tony LeMansHigher Than High
Vinyl pressings
Higher Than High
by Tony LeMans · 1989
11 pressings3 countriesPop RockFunkFunk / SoulRock
Higher Than High was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
11 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park 0-21279Paisley Park 9 21279-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] 0-21279A RE-1-SR1 1-1Side A
[SRC logo] 0-21279-B RE-1 SR-2 1-1Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park 0-21279Paisley Park 9 21279-0
- Format
- 12", White Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park 7-22907
- Format
- 7"
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park 7-22907-A
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park PRO-A-3585
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Reprise Records 922 907-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Not On Label SAM 626First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Not On Label SAM 577First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Not On Label SAM 605First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Paisley Park 7-22907First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | US | Paisley Park 0-21279 / Paisley Park 9 21279-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Paisley Park 7-22907-AFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Paisley Park 0-21279 / Paisley Park 9 21279-0First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1989 | US | Paisley Park PRO-A-3585First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Reprise Records PRO-A-3739First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Paisley Park 7-22907First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHigher Than High4:06
- BHigher Than High (Raw Remix Edit)3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Higher Than High are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Higher Than High are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Higher Than High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Paisley Park 7-22907.
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 7-22907, 0-21279, 7-22907-A, PRO-A-3585) 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 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.