US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-35162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP224216-1B VRS-35162 PA-Side Runout Etching
ZTSP224217-1B VRS-35162 PB-Side Runout Etching
ZTSP 224216A-Side Label
ZTSP 224217B-Side Label
Clean LivingIn Heaven There Is No Beer
Vinyl pressings
In Heaven There Is No Beer
by Clean Living · 1972
15 pressings11 countriesPolkaNoveltyCountry RockRock
In Heaven There Is No Beer was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 In Heaven There Is No Beer
10 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-35162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 224216Stamped Side A
ZTSP 224217Stamped Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-35162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP224216-1G (Scratched Out) VSD-35162 A-1GA-Side Runout
ZTSP224217-1G (Scratched Out) VSD-35162 B-1GB-Side Runout Etching
ZTSP 224216A-Side Label
ZTSP 224217B-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-35162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP224216-1C VRS-35162 SA-Side Runout Etching
ZTSP224217-1C VRS-35162 SB-Side Runout Etching
ZTSP 224216A-Side Label
ZTSP 224217B-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-35162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Astor A 7227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A 7227 (A)Label side A
A 7227 (B)Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Astor A 7227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Vanguard 8035First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Vanguard VRS-35162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Vanguard 1 C 006-94 010 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-94 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Vanguard VRS 35162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Vanguard VRS-35162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Vanguard VRS-35162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Vanguard VRS-35162First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Vanguard VSD-35162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Vanguard VRS-35162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Vanguard 1190417", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Mexico | Gamma G-12187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Vanguard N-S-52-37", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Hispavox HS 8957", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Vanguard VRS 351627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIn Heaven There Is No Beer2:26
- BBackwoods Girl3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Heaven There Is No Beer are there?
15 vinyl pressings of In Heaven There Is No Beer are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was In Heaven There Is No Beer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Vanguard VRS-35162.
How do I tell if my copy of In Heaven There Is No Beer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VRS-35162, VSD-35162, A 7227, 8035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZTSP224216-1B VRS-35162 P and ZTSP224217-1B VRS-35162 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Heaven There Is No Beer 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.