A-ha - Hunting High And Low 1985 US 1st Press VG+/VG+

A-HA - HUNTING HIGH AND LOW

Blast straight back to the absolute, neon-soaked peak of 1980s electronic pop perfection with this magnificent 1985 original US vinyl first-pressing of Hunting High and Low by a-ha. Masterfully manufactured by the elite Specialty Records Corporation (SRC) and cut straight from the analog master tapes by engineering legend Bobby Hata at K Disc Mastering, this phenomenal debut album stands as a towering masterclass in shimmering Fairlight CMI synthesizers, kinetic LinnDrum patterns, and breathtaking vocal emotional velocity. The high-velocity analog grooves deliver a wide, jaw-dropping soundstage—driving flawlessly from the iconic, globally celebrated driving synth hook of "Take On Me" to the brooding, multi-layered cathedral-pop dynamics of "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." and the fragile, sweeping acoustic beauty of the title track. Teeming with Morten Harket’s jaw-dropping, pristine five-octave vocal clarity and pristine "SRC" dead-wax stamps, every electronic transient and electronic drum stab leaps from your speakers with stunning, front-row room intimacy. Housed in its classic portrait outer jacket complete with its original custom photo inner sleeve, this beautifully preserved, dead-quiet SRC vintage pressing is an absolute, non-negotiable crown jewel for any serious 80s synth-pop archivist or high-end audio collector.

1985 US release by Warner Bros. Records, catalog # 9 25300-1, barcode #07599253001.  First pressing, manufactured at SRC plant.

Sleeve grades VG+.  A couple light dings, no material issues.  Touch of light ringwear on back cover.  Original custom inner sleeve included.

Vinyl grades VG+.  Plays through no issues or deficiencies.  Surface shows a handful of hairlines and couple light marks that don't impact playback; pretty clean vinyl.