France
February 1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 848A&M Records 390 848-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3908487ASide A Runout, Stamped
3908487BSide B Runout, Stamped
Bryan AdamsThought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven
Vinyl pressings
Thought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven
by Bryan Adams · 1992
12 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRock
Thought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Thought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven
11 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
February 1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 848A&M Records 390 848-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92 1 AM 848 ASide A Runout, Stamped
COPYMASTERS MilesSide A Runout, Etched
DFI 92 1 AM 8 48 BSide B Runout, Stamped
UK
February 10, 1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 848A&M Records 390 848-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92 1 - AM 848 A COPYMASTERS MilesA-side runout
DFI 92 1 AM 8 48 BB-side runout
AM 848 - AA-side label
AM 848 - BB-side label
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 848
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92 1 - AM 848 A COPYMASTERS MilesA-side runout
DFI 92 1 AM 8 48 BB-side runout
AM 848 - AA-side label
AM 848 - BB-side label
UK
February 1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 848 DJA&M Records 390 848-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK & Europe
February 10, 1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 848A&M Records 390 848-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Silver
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Colombia | A&M Records 580 016-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Europe | A&M Records 390 848-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Europe | A&M Records 390 848-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | A&M Records AM 848First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | A&M Records 390 848-1 / A&M Records AMY 848First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | France | A&M Records AM 848 / A&M Records 390 848-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | A&M Records AM 848 / A&M Records 390 848-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | A&M Records AM 848 DJ / A&M Records 390 848-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | A&M Records AM 848 / A&M Records 390 848-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | A&M Records AMY 848 / A&M Records 390 848-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | A&M Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven4:58
- BSomebody (Live)4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Thought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Thought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in France, UK, UK & Europe, Colombia and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 848, released February 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Thought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 848, AM 848 DJ, AMY 848, 580 016-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3908487A and 3908487B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thought I'd Died And Gone To 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.
