Tracklist
Take On Me | 3:46 | ||
Train Of Thought | 4:11 | ||
Hunting High And Low | 3:43 | ||
The Blue Sky | 2:22 | ||
Living A Boy's Adventure Tale | 5:00 | ||
The Sun Always Shines On T.V. | 5:06 | ||
And You Tell Me | 1:51 | ||
Love Is Reason | 3:04 | ||
Dream Myself Alive | 3:06 | ||
Here I Stand And Face The Rain | 4:30 |
Credits (9)
- Jeffrey Kent AyeroffArt Direction
- Jeri McManusArt Direction, Design
- Bobby HataMastered By
- John RatcliffMixed By
- a-haMixed By
- Just LoomisPhotography By
Notes
Hunting High and Low is the debut studio album by Norwegian new wave band a-ha, recorded 1984–1985 and released on 1 June 1985 (USA) and 28 October 1985 (UK) by Warner Bros. Records. The album was a huge commercial success, reaching high positions on charts worldwide and peaking at number 15 on the US Billboard 200. The album was recorded at Eel Pie Studio, Soho, London in Twickenham, London, and produced by Tony Mansfield, John Ratcliff and Alan Tarney. In all, five singles from the album were released, though not all were released internationally. The group was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards in 1986, making A-ha the first Norwegian band to be nominated for a Grammy.
As part of a re-release of their first two albums, Hunting High and Low was expanded and remastered in 2010.
Performed by:
Morten Harket – lead and backing vocals
Magne Furuholmen – keyboards, bass programming, backing vocals
Pål Waaktaar – guitars, drum programming, backing vocals
Single released:
Track 8 & 9 - Love Is Reason with B-side - I Dream Myself Alive (April 1, 1985)
Track 1 & 8 - Take On Me with B-side - Love Is Reason (September 16, 1985)
Track 6 - The Sun Always Shines On T.V. (December 1985)
Track 2 & 7 - Train Of Thought with B-side - And You Tell Me (March 24, 1986)
Track 3 & 4 - Hunting High And Low with B-side - The Blue Sky (June 2, 1986)
As part of a re-release of their first two albums, Hunting High and Low was expanded and remastered in 2010.
Performed by:
Morten Harket – lead and backing vocals
Magne Furuholmen – keyboards, bass programming, backing vocals
Pål Waaktaar – guitars, drum programming, backing vocals
Single released:
Track 8 & 9 - Love Is Reason with B-side - I Dream Myself Alive (April 1, 1985)
Track 1 & 8 - Take On Me with B-side - Love Is Reason (September 16, 1985)
Track 6 - The Sun Always Shines On T.V. (December 1985)
Track 2 & 7 - Train Of Thought with B-side - And You Tell Me (March 24, 1986)
Track 3 & 4 - Hunting High And Low with B-side - The Blue Sky (June 2, 1986)
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Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
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Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 925 300-1, Warner Bros. Records – WX30 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | |||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 925 300-1 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album, SR | Warner Bros. Records – 9 25300-4, Warner Bros. Records – 4-25300 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, SRC Pressing | Warner Bros. Records – 1-25300, Warner Bros. Records – 9 25300-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | |||||
Hunting High And Low = ハンティング・ハイ・アンド・ロウ LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – P-13153 | Japan | 1985 | Japan — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Cinram Pressing | Warner Bros. Records – 92 53001 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | |||||
Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album, Dolby | Warner Bros. Records – 759-25300-4, Warner Bros. Records – 925 300-4 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 925 300-1, Warner Bros. Records – WX30, Reprise Records – 925 300-1 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 925 300-4 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low CD, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 9 25300-2 | USA & Europe | 1985 | USA & Europe — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – OLW-365, Warner Bros. Records – 25300-1 | South Korea | 1985 | South Korea — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low CD, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 32XD-375 | Japan | 1985 | Japan — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 92 5300-1 | Italy | 1985 | Italy — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 25300-1 | Australia | 1985 | Australia — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – LWB-6412, WEA – LWB-6412 | Mexico | 1985 | Mexico — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Club Edition | Warner Bros. Records – 9 W1-25300, Warner Bros. Records – W1 25300, Warner Bros. Records – 9 25300-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album, Club Edition | Warner Bros. Records – W4-25300 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – WARNER 3.093 | Venezuela | 1985 | Venezuela — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | Billboard – BB 10.049 | Indonesia | 1985 | Indonesia — 1985 | |||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 25300-1 | New Zealand | 1985 | New Zealand — 1985 | |||||
Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 25300-4 | Australia | 1985 | Australia — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album, Dolby System | Warner Bros. Records – 25300-4 | New Zealand | 1985 | New Zealand — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 925300-1 | Greece | 1985 | Greece — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Club Edition | Warner Bros. Records – 32 357-6 | Germany | 1985 | Germany — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album, Dolby HX Pro, B NR | Warner Bros. Records – 92 53004 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album, Club Edition | Warner Bros. Records – W4-25300, Warner Bros. Records – 4-25300 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – WBC 1594, Warner Bros. Records – 1-25300 | South Africa | 1985 | South Africa — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 1-25300 | Philippines | 1985 | Philippines — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Club Edition, Specialty Records Corp Pressing | Warner Bros. Records – 1-25300, Warner Bros. Records – 9 25300-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low CD, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 9 25300-2, Warner Bros. Records – 925300-2 | Germany | 1985 | Germany — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 925300-1, Warner Bros. Records – WX30 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | |||||
Caza Mayor Y Menor = Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 90934, Wea – 90934 | Argentina | 1985 | Argentina — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Promo | Warner Bros. Records – P-13153 | Japan | 1985 | Japan — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Club Edition | Warner Bros. Records – W1-25300 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Don Mills Pressing | Warner Bros. Records – 92 53001 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | |||||
Hunting High And Low CD, Album, DADC | Warner Bros. Records – 9 25300-2, Warner Bros. Records – 25300-2 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Caza Mayor Y Menor = Hunting High And Low Cassette, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 93934, WEA – 93934 | Argentina | 1985 | Argentina — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label | Warner Bros. Records – 925300-1 | Greece | 1985 | Greece — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low CD, Album, PolyGram | Warner Bros. Records – 9 25300-2 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Hunting High And Low LP, Album, Allied | Warner Bros. Records – 1-25300, Warner Bros. Records – 9 25300-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited |
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- I bought this Oct 2023 (at release for Rock-tober) to replace my OP lost to time. Wasn’t aware the Take On Me track was wrecked for folks before reading here. Sorry to hear 😢
- In my case just two traks had problems, take on me and love is reason. With the others i didn't have problems... After all I enjoy it a lot. 👍
- Edited 17 days agoI was a little hesitant to order this, based on the negative things I've seen frequently mentioned about the various recent pressings of this album.
Just got it in today. I have absolutely zero skipping anywhere (actually expected to have at least some on "Take on Me" due to numerous reports of such). Also, this record is dead silent. Wish everything in my collection sounded this good!
Only other thing I'll add is that I ordered this from Amazon (sold directly by), and the listing says "The 1921 Centenary Edition pressed on Orange Vinyl", which would be the HMV anniversary variant, however, this one is the pressing I actually received. Not super surprised, as Amazon doesn't ever really seem to know what they're doing as far as supplying correct details on their various vinyl album listings. I wasn't seeking out the HMV edition specifically anyway, and I'm definitely happy with what I received. - Hello, how good is it compared to a-ha - Hunting High And Low = ハンティング・ハイ・アンド・ロウ ? I can't find information on Discogs or dr.loudness-war.info
- Unexpectedly good dr and imaging. Was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the mastering and the pressing for this era of album.
- just got mine today. same track 1 issue, an album sans Take on Me. otherwise its a very impressive clear vocals pressing! not easy for me to find the album in oranges, will keep it!
- Stunning on all accounts! Many words to add here but I summed it up with 'Stunning on all accounts!'
- This is an excellent, excellent pressing. I have the Japanese copy a-ha - Hunting High And Low = ハンティング・ハイ・アンド・ロウ as well, and this is not far behind. The Japanese version has a little more synth shimmer and drum depth. It is a bit brighter overall as well. Unless you are a die hard A-ha connoisseur or hardcore 80's new-wave synth-o-file, this copy is much easier to find in the USA and would not hesitate to purchase. I was very surprised because out of all of the Japanese-US duplicates that I own, this US pressing is closest to its Japanese counterpart.
- Just amazing, however I must say that the SRC US Pressing I have a-ha - Hunting High And Low is surprisingly not far behind at all. Compared, this has just a bit more shimmer and on the synths and depth on the drums. The vocals on both are very good. I have a lot of US pressings with their Japanese counterparts and these two are the closest that I have in terms of quality and experience. Feel free to message me for any more in depth comment.
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