US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17318
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Bryan AdamsHeaven
Vinyl pressings
Heaven
by Bryan Adams · 1985
41 pressings18 countriesPop RockBalladRock
Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Heaven
37 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 16 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2729
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene · R - Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02729-A RCA 2 MASTERDISK RL A1Side A runout, variation 1
A&M-AM-02729-B RCA 2 A1Side B runout, variation 1
A&M-AM-02729-A RCA 1 [MASTERDISK] RL [I A1]Runout side A, etched [stamped] variation 2
A&M-AM-02729-B RCA 1 [I A1]Runout side B, etched [stamped] variation 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2729
- Format
- 7", Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): A&M-AM-02729-A-MI MASTERDISK RL
(Side B): A&M-AM-02729-B-MI
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2729
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · W - Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02729-A-C2 RL. G1A Side Runout Etched
A&M-AM-02729-B-C3 G1 BKB Side Runout Etched
"MASTERDISK" stamped both sides
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17318
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2729
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | A&M Records DEP 398First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-9683 / A&M Records AM-2729First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-9683First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | A&M Records 47089 / A&M Records 47.089First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2729First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-23028First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2729First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2729First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2729First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 7065086First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 7065087First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 390 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 392 019-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 019-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 390 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | A&M Records AMP-2227", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Philippines | A&M Records AM-85-0017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Zimbabwe | A&M Records AMRS 14697" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHeaven4:03
- BHeaven (Live)4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Heaven are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Spain, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-17318.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-17318, AM-2729, AMY 256, AM 256) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
