UK
September 30, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo DIO 6Vertigo 884 194-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DIO 6 A//1∇420 R 1 1 4 ToneRunout side A
DIO 6 B//1∇420 R 1 1 5Runout side B
DioHungry For Heaven
Vinyl pressings
Hungry For Heaven
by Dio · 1985
14 pressings9 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Hungry For 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 Hungry For Heaven
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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
October 7, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo DIO 612
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DIO 612 A // 1 ∇ 420 R toneSide A runout, variant 1
DIO612B // 3 ∇ 420 R 1Side B runout, variant 1
DIO 612 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 toneSide A runout, variant 2
DIO612B // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 1 3Side B runout, variant 2
UK
October 7, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo DIOP 6Vertigo DIOP-6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
DIOP+6+A2 ORLAKERunout side A
DIOP+6+B2 ORLAKERunout side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records DIOW 612
- Format
- 12", Single, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
DIOW+612+A2 ORLAKE TimTomRunout side A
DIOW+612+B ORLAKERunout side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo DIOFP.6Vertigo 884 194-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Poster
- Runout / matrix
DIO 6 A//1▽420 R 1 1 5 toneSide A runout, stamped (tone etched)
DIO6 X̶X̶X̶B//1 ▽420 1 1 4Side B runout, stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo Diop 6
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Uncut
- Runout / matrix
DIOP-6-A2Side A runout
DIOP-6-B2Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Vertigo 884 475-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | Vertigo 880 675-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Vertigo 880 675-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Vertigo 880 675-1Q / Vertigo 880 675-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Vertigo DIO 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Vertigo 880 675-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Vertigo TOS 1544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Warner Bros. Records DIOW 612First year12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | Vertigo DIOFP.6 / Vertigo 884 194-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Vertigo Diop 6First year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A-2260First year12", Single, Limited Edition, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo, Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo, Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Vertigo DIO 6 / Vertigo 884 194-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Vertigo DIO 612First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Vertigo DIOP 6 / Vertigo DIOP-6First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Hungry For Heaven
- B1King Of Rock And Roll
- B2Like The Beat Of A Heart (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hungry For Heaven are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hungry For Heaven are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Hungry For Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Vertigo DIO 6, released September 30, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Hungry For Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIO 6, DIO 612, DIOP 6, DIOW 612) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DIO 6 A//1∇420 R 1 1 4 Tone and DIO 6 B//1∇420 R 1 1 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hungry For 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.
