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Various – High Life
1983 · Germany · Polystar (3) · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $12.28
- NMNear Mint
- $10.98
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.40
- VGVery Good
- $5.81
- G+Good Plus
- $3.23
- GGood
- $1.94
- FFair
- $1.29
- PPoor
- $0.65
51 copies listed on Discogs from $0.29.
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
- €5ref VA-NEMR4Media VG+ · Very Good Plus🇩🇪 Ships from Germany — nicht gelaufen
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- 815 848 - 1 S 1 320 C G D815 848 - 1 S 2 320 C O B815 848 - 1 S 1 320 C L 2815 848 - 1 S 2 320 B S 4 Λ815 848 - 1 S 1 320 2 U815 848 - 1 S 2 320 D 1815 848 - 1 S 1 320 4 A E815 848 - 1 S 2 320 3 CC815 848 - 1 S 1 320 2 M815 848 - 1 S 2 320 3 AE815 848 - 1 S 1 320 2 LC815 848 - 1 S 2 320 2 TB815 848 - 1 S 1 320 1 1815 848 - 1 S 2 320 0 V
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 042281584817
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 42281 58481 7
- Rights society
- GEMA, PRS, BMI, CAPAC
- Label Code
- LC 4324
- Price Code
- PO(Boxed on back cover and spine)
- Record Company
- Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
- Printed By
- Josef Grütter
- Lacquer Cut At
- PRS Hannover
- Pressed By
- PRS Hannover
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Genre
- Electronic, Rock, Reggae, Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Hi NRG, Disco, Italo-Disco, Europop, Synth-pop, Pop Rock, Reggae-Pop
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- Polystar (3)
- Catalog number
- 815 848-1
- Country
- Germany
- Barcode
- 042281584817
Tracklist
- A1Dolce Vita3:59
- A2She Works Hard For The Money4:09
- A3Another Lonely Night In New York4:14
- A4So Many Men, So Little Time3:24
- A5Teddy Bear3:26
- A6Wrap Your Arms Around Me3:55
- A7Cruel Summer3:35
- A8Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top)3:33
- A9Maniac4:12
- B1Sunshine Reggae4:08
- B2I'm Still Standing3:03
- B3Double Dutch3:38
- B4Someone Belonging To Someone4:10
- B5Living On Video4:18
- B6Ulé Tamouré3:42
- B7You3:39
- B8Love Reaction3:20
- B9I Like Chopin4:09
About this record
The PRS Hannover pressing plant stamped this 1983 West German compilation with the matrix 815 848 - 1 S 1 320 C G D on side one and 815 848 - 1 S 2 320 C O B on side two, distinguishing it from other Polystar (3) catalogue 815 848-1 variants. The 18-track Hi-NRG and Italo-Disco collection carries barcode 042281584817 and embossed plant identification on the back cover, printed by Josef Grütter in Hannover.
Demand sits at 52 want against 713 have in the collector base, making this a stable mid-tier title rather than a chase pressing.
What drives its value
A Mint copy of this pressing trades at 12.28 USD, while a Near Mint sits at 10.98 USD—a narrow spread reflecting the compilation's modest collector premium. VG+ copies command 8.40 USD and VG drops to 5.81 USD; the condition cliff steepens below that, with G+ at 3.23 USD and G at 1.94 USD.
The lowest asking price across 51 active listings is 0.29 USD, indicating abundant stock and soft demand. The 1983 West German Polystar pressing holds its value only in higher grades; most copies trade in the VG to VG+ range.
The 3.88 rating from 48 community votes suggests modest appeal, and the 52 want against 713 have ratio confirms this is a common reissue rather than a sought original. Collectors prioritize condition here because the price floor is so low.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 815 848-1 on the spine and label, paired with the Polystar (3) imprint. The dead-wax matrix on side one reads 815 848 - 1 S 1 320 C G D; side two is 815 848 - 1 S 2 320 C O B.
Both sides bear the PRS Hannover plant mark, embossed on the back cover and printed as part of the Josef Grütter credit. The barcode 042281584817 appears on the back.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (M) shows no visible wear; Near Mint (NM) allows only light dust; VG+ permits light surface marks audible only on quiet passages; VG shows moderate wear and occasional light scratches. The 18 tracks span sides A and B; check that all are present and that the stereo separation is clean.
The release notes credit Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft mbH (Hohe Bleichen 14 - 16, 2000 Hamburg 36) as the parent company; some copies carry a club edition sticker on the back cover, which does not affect the pressing identification.
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Release notes
On labels: Made in West Germany
On back cover: [MC logo] 815 848-4 [Embossed "PRS Hannover"] Printed in West Germany by Josef Grütter, Hannover Aus dem Hause Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft mbH Hohe Bleichen 14 - 16 · 2000 Hamburg 36
℗ Details: A1: 1983 PH. Renaux Pianola Music A2: 1983 Phonogram International B. V., Baarn A3: 1983 Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg A4: 1983 Record Shack Records A5: 1983 Montage Records A6: 1983 Polar Music International AB, Stockholm A7: 1983 London Records Ltd. England A8: 1983 Musical Properties Inc. A9: 1983 Polygram Records Inc. B1: 1983 Metronome Music GmbH, Hamburg B2: 1983 Happenstance Ltd. England B3: 1983 Charisma Rec., Ltd. B4: 1983 RSO Records, Inc. New York B5: 1983 Matra Records, Quebec B6, B7: 1983 Phonogram GmbH, Hamburg B8: 1983 Bobcat Records, N. Y. B9: 1983 Baby Records
Additional information: Some copies have a club edition sticker on back cover.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I identify this exact pressing among other 815 848-1 variants?
Look for the PRS Hannover plant mark embossed on the back cover and printed in the Josef Grütter credit line. Check the side-one matrix: 815 848 - 1 S 1 320 C G D. The barcode 042281584817 and Polystar (3) label confirm the 1983 West German pressing. Other pressings may carry different plant codes or matrix suffixes.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 8.40 USD. This represents a copy with light surface marks that do not significantly affect playback. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's last update; actual sales may vary based on individual condition assessment and buyer demand.
Why is there such a big drop from Mint to Good?
A Mint copy is priced at 12.28 USD, but a Good copy falls to 1.94 USD—a steep decline because this is a common compilation with 51 copies currently for sale. Collectors will pay a small premium for pristine copies, but once wear becomes visible, the market value collapses because replacement stock is abundant and cheap.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
This is a 1983 West German Polystar pressing, and the release notes indicate it was made by Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft mbH. The 18-track track count and the specific matrix codes (815 848 - 1 S 1 320 C G D and 815 848 - 1 S 2 320 C O B) identify this particular pressing. Other pressings of the same title may exist with different catalogue numbers or plant codes.
What does the community rating tell me about this record?
The 3.88 rating from 48 votes indicates moderate appeal—neither a cult favorite nor a universally praised compilation. The 52 want against 713 have ratio shows it is common in the collector base, so finding a copy is easy but reselling may require patience or a price cut below the 0.29 USD floor.