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Various – High Life
1988 · Germany · Polystar (3) · Vinyl LP Compilation
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 23, 2026
- MMint
- $25.11
- NMNear Mint
- $22.47
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $17.18
- VGVery Good
- $11.90
- G+Good Plus
- $6.61
- GGood
- $3.97
- FFair
- $2.64
- PPoor
- $1.32
16 copies listed on Discogs from $3.45.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €17.18ref VA-PJKAXMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 816 908 - 1 S 1 320
- Runout — side B
- 816 908 - 1 S 2 320
- Runout — side C
- 816 909 - 1 S 1 320
- Runout — side D
- 816 909 - 1 S 2 320
- Matrix / runout
- 816 908-1816 909-1
- Barcode
- 042281690716
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code
- LC 4324
- Manufactured By
- PDO, Germany
- Lacquer Cut At
- PDO, Germany
- Pressed By
- PDO, Germany
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Genre
- Electronic, Rock, Pop
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Europop, Hip Hop, Hi NRG, Electro, Synth-pop, Ballad
- Year
- 1988
- Label
- Polystar (3)
- Catalog number
- 816 907-1
- Country
- Germany
- Barcode
- 042281690716
Tracklist
- A1The Twist4:00
- A2Yé Ké Yé Ké3:58
- A3Bamboleo3:38
- A4Don't Say It's Love3:43
- A5All Of Me (Boy Oh Boy)3:58
- A6Gimme Hope Jo' Anna3:47
- B1Im Nin'Alu4:05
- B2Heaven Can Wait3:52
- B3I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That4:32
- B4Chica Cubana3:30
- B5There's More To Love3:55
- B6Liberation Day3:59
- C1Superfly Guy3:43
- C2Push It (US Remix)3:30
- C3Stop Your Fussin' (Edit)4:05
- C4Pink Cadillac4:12
- C5Hand In Hand4:12
- C6Perfect3:37
- D1Don't Go3:30
- D2Piano In The Dark5:19
- D3Flames Of Love4:01
- D4Tomorrow People2:41
- D5The Race3:15
- D6Don't Let Me Down3:38
About this record
Pressed at PDO in Germany, this 1988 Polystar compilation carries the catalogue number 816 907-1 and a distinctive dead-wax matrix sequence (816 908 - 1 S 1 320 / 816 908 - 1 S 2 320) that confirms the pressing plant and era. With 24 tracks spanning Europop, Hi-NRG, synth-pop, and electro styles, High Life is a snapshot of late-1980s continental pop radio rather than a canonical album — a distinction that shapes both its collector base and its market behavior.
What drives its value
The price guide spans from 1.32 USD (Poor) to 25.11 USD (Mint), with a VG+ copy estimated at 17.18 USD and a VG copy at 11.90 USD — a steep drop that reflects how condition dominates value on compilations of this era. Only 16 copies are currently listed for sale across major platforms, yet 274 collectors report owning one against 36 who want it, signaling low scarcity but also limited collector urgency.
As a German-market reissue compilation on Polystar rather than an original artist album, High Life trades on its novelty factor and track curation rather than pressing rarity. The lowest asking price of 3.45 USD undercuts even the Good+ estimate, typical of bulk-lot pricing for mid-tier 1980s compilations.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the catalogue number 816 907-1 on the front cover and spine. The runout etchings on each side — check for 816 908 - 1 S 1 320 (Side 1) and 816 908 - 1 S 2 320 (Side 2) — confirm PDO pressing and distinguish this from any later reissue.
The barcode is present on the back cover. Grading hinges on vinyl surface condition: Mint assumes no audible wear, NM allows only light dust, VG+ tolerates light surface noise in quiet passages, and VG accepts occasional crackle during play.
Sleeve condition is secondary on compilations; focus on the vinyl itself. The 24-track sequence is consistent across all copies, so track count alone does not identify a variant pressing.
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Listen
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Frequently asked
How do I confirm this is the German PDO pressing and not another 1988 pressing?
Check the dead-wax etchings on both sides of the vinyl. Side 1 should read 816 908 - 1 S 1 320 and Side 2 should read 816 908 - 1 S 2 320. These matrix strings are specific to PDO's 1988 run. The catalogue number 816 907-1 on the cover is also a marker of this Polystar (3) edition.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 17.18 USD. This reflects light surface noise and minimal sleeve wear. Note that the lowest asking price across platforms is currently 3.45 USD, so actual market prices vary widely depending on seller expectations and urgency.
Why is the price spread so wide between Mint and VG?
High Life is a 24-track compilation, not a canonical artist album, so collector demand is modest and price-sensitive. A Mint copy at 25.11 USD appeals only to completists; most buyers accept VG or VG+ condition (11.90 USD to 17.18 USD) to save money. Compilations of this era do not command the premiums that original artist LPs do, so condition-based pricing is steeper.
Is this a rare pressing?
No. 274 collectors report owning a copy, and 16 are listed for sale right now. Only 36 want it, meaning supply exceeds active demand. The German market release and Polystar label mean it was a regional radio-friendly compilation rather than a limited run.
What genres are on this compilation?
The 24 tracks span Electronic, Rock, and Pop, with specific styles including Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Europop, Hip Hop, Hi-NRG, Electro, Synth-pop, and Ballad. It is a broad late-1980s radio mix rather than a genre-focused collection.