Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 608 622Island Records 608622
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Wally BadarouHi-Life
Vinyl pressings
Hi-Life
by Wally Badarou · 1984
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoHighlifeElectronicLatin
Hi-Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Hi-Life
6 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW 53
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BRW 53 A-1U-1-1⇀X1 JONZ
BRW 35 B-1U-1-1⇀X1
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records X 13275Festival Records X 13275
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records K-153Island Records BRW 53
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
South Africa
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records DWIP 6706
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Zambia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records DWIP 6706
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Island Records X 13275 / Festival Records X 13275First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Australia | Island Records K-153 / Island Records BRW 53First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Island Records 608 622 / Island Records 608622First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Island Records DWIP 6706First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 53First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Zambia | Island Records DWIP 6706First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Island Records 108622 / 4th & Broadway 1086227", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Island Records 108622 / 4th & Broadway 1086227", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 5312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 53 DJ12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Island Records 0-9679812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Island Records DMD 98312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHi-Life5:28
- B1Hi-Life6:19
- B2Hi-Life (Radio Edit)4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hi-Life are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hi-Life are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Hi-Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, UK, Australia, South Africa and more. One of them is Island Records 608 622.
How do I tell if my copy of Hi-Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 608 622, BRW 53, X 13275, K-153) 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 Hi-Life 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.