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Various – High Life - Original Top Hits International
1983 · Germany · Polystar (3) · Vinyl LP Compilation
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $11.60
- NMNear Mint
- $10.38
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $7.94
- VGVery Good
- $5.49
- G+Good Plus
- $3.05
- GGood
- $1.83
- FFair
- $1.22
- PPoor
- $0.61
45 copies listed on Discogs from $0.99.
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-YDWJ3Media VG · Very Good🇩🇪 Ships from Germany — nicht gelaufen
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 819 028 - 1 S1 3 20
- Runout — side B
- 819 028 - 1 S2 3 20
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 42281 90281 9
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 4324
- Other
- PO
- Record Company
- Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
- Lacquer Cut At
- PRS Hannover
- Pressed By
- PRS Hannover
- Printed By
- PRS Hannover
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Genre
- Electronic, Rock, Pop
- Style
- Hi NRG, Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Italo-Disco
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- Polystar (3)
- Catalog number
- 819 028-1
- Country
- Germany
- Barcode
- 0 42281 90281 9
Tracklist
- A1Guardian Angel4:20
- A2Far From Over3:10
- A325 Years3:56
- A4High Society Girl3:33
- A5Carmen Disco Suite (Part I.)3:41
- A6Calling Your Name4:04
- A7Lost Again3:30
- A8Kiss The Bride4:19
- B1That's All4:24
- B2Pulstar3:56
- B3Victims4:36
- B4I Want You3:37
- B5Time3:37
- B6Evelonpappa, Evelonmamma3:20
- B7Message On The Radio4:08
- B8How Old Are You3:12
About this record
Pressed at PRS Hannover for the West German market in 1983, this Polystar compilation carries the catalogue number 819 028-1 and bears a non-ink stamp in the dead wax—a hallmark of Deutsche Grammophon's cost-conscious pressing protocol. The runout matrix 819 028 - 1 S1 3 20 and its B-side counterpart 819 028 - 1 S2 3 20 confirm the plant origin and pressing sequence.
With 637 collectors owning copies against only 30 seeking one, supply vastly outpaces demand, placing this Hi-NRG and Italo-Disco sampler firmly in the deep-catalogue tier.
What drives its value
This 16-track compilation trades on condition more than rarity. A Mint copy fetches 11.60 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 10.38 USD—a modest premium for pristine vinyl.
The real market floor emerges at VG+ (7.94 USD) and VG (5.49 USD), where most of the 45 copies currently for sale cluster. The lowest asking price sits at 0.99 USD, reflecting the glut: 637 have against 30 want signals a buyer's market.
Reissues and club variants (notably the Club-Sonderauflage with catalogue 32 154-7) fragment collector interest further. For a German pressing of this era and pressing plant, condition-driven grading determines resale value far more than scarcity.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the Polystar label imprint and catalogue number 819 028-1 on the sleeve and label. Examine the dead wax for the matrix runout 819 028 - 1 S1 3 20 (Side 1) and 819 028 - 1 S2 3 20 (Side 2), which confirm PRS Hannover as the pressing plant.
The non-ink stamp in the runout is diagnostic of this plant's output. Check for the barcode on the back cover.
Grade by vinyl surface: Mint means unplayed, Near Mint shows no audible wear, VG+ permits light surface marks and faint background noise, VG allows moderate groove wear and occasional pops. The 1983 pressing date and West German manufacture (printed and made in West Germany per the release notes) distinguish this from later reissues or the Club-Sonderauflage variant.
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Release notes
Aus dem Hause Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft mbH Made in West Germany | Printed in West Germany
PRS Hannover non ink stamp.
Also exists as Club-Sonderauflage with cat# 32 154-7 but as this was only done with a sticker over the original barcode it is not valid for own submission.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
Polystar 819 028-1. A separate Club-Sonderauflage exists under catalogue 32 154-7, but it was issued only as a sticker overlay on the original barcode and is not recognized as a distinct submission.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 7.94 USD. This estimate reflects market data as of the guide's last update and assumes typical wear consistent with careful play and storage.
What does the dead-wax matrix tell me?
The runout 819 028 - 1 S1 3 20 and 819 028 - 1 S2 3 20 confirms this was pressed at PRS Hannover in West Germany. The non-ink stamp in the dead wax is a secondary marker of this plant's 1983 output.
Why is there such a big gap between Mint (11.60 USD) and the lowest asking price (0.99 USD)?
With 637 collectors owning this record and only 30 seeking it, supply overwhelms demand. The 45 copies currently for sale include heavily played and damaged stock; sellers price aggressively to move inventory. Mint and Near Mint copies command premiums only if a buyer prioritizes condition; most transactions occur in the VG to VG+ range.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
This is a 1983 original pressing for the West German market, manufactured and printed in West Germany by PRS Hannover. The Club-Sonderauflage variant (catalogue 32 154-7) is a later club edition, identifiable only by a sticker overlay on the barcode.