UK
May 30, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Korova KODE 3Korova Kode 3
- Format
- LP, Album · Textured Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
KODE 3 A*Side A matrix
KODE 3 B*Side B matrix
KODE 3 A-4 I W-17Side A runout
KODE 3 B-3 F/2 W-11Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Heaven Up Here
by Echo & The Bunnymen · 1981
58 pressings18 countriesNew WaveIndie RockRock
Heaven Up Here was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Up Here
36 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Korova KODE 3
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
W-TIP-2 KODE-3-A1Side A runout, etched
W-TIP-2 KODE-3-B1Side B runout, etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Korova Kode 3Korova KODE 3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Textured Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
W-3KD KODE 3 A4Runout side A, variant 1
W-5KD KODE 3 B-3 W\T1Runout side B variant 1
KODE 3 A5 W-3Runout side A, variant 2
KODE 3 B5 W 9Runout side B, variant 2
US
June 24, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRK 3569Korova SRK 3569
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRK-1-3569-WW1 #2 0-1 SPVariant 1 side 1, etched
SRK-2-3569 WW3 0-1 SPVariant 1 side 2, etched
SRK-1-3569-WW1 #2 • ----◁Variant 2 side 1 etched
SRK-2-3569 WW3 ----◁Variant 2 side 2 etched
US
June 24, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRK 3569Korova SRK 3569
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-15823-S1 SRK.1.3569-S1 + SLM + ∆701Runout side A, variant 1
[Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-15824-S2 SRK-2-3569-S2 + SLM + ∆701-XRunout side B, variant 1
[Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-15823-S2 SRK.1.3569-S2 + SLM + ∆701Runout side A, variant 2
[Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-15824-S2 SRK-2-3569-S2 + SLM + ∆701-XRunout side B, variant 2
US
June 24, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRK 3569Korova SRK 3569
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRK-1-3569-JW1Runout side A (variant 1)
o Cap.J. B-15824 - S1S SRK 2-3517-51 #1 + SIM+ ∆701-XRunout side B (variant 1)
SRK-1-3569-JW1 0Runout side A (variant 2)
0 Cap.J. B-15824 - S1 SRK.2-3519-S1 #1'+ SIM+ ∆701-XRunout side B (variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 58 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s46 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | WEA 600098 / Korova 600098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Sire XSR 3569 / Korova XSR 3569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Korova KOW 58 320 / Korova KODE 3First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Korova KOW 58 320 / Korova KODE 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Korova KOW 58 320 / Korova KODE 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Korova KODE 3 / Korova KOW 58 320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Korova 58320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Korova KOW 58320LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | Germany | Korova KOW 58 320 / Korova KODE 3LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | Germany | Korova KOW 58 320 / Korova KODE 3First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Korova KODE 3 / Korova KOW 58 320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Korova KOW 58 320 / Korova KODE 3First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ireland | Korova KODE 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Korova KODE 3 / WEA U 58320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Korova P-11050JFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MOFI 1-007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2013 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP067 / Korova VIN180LP067LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP067 / Korova VIN180LP067LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP068 / Korova VIN180LP068LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Korova KODE 3LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK & Europe | Korova KODE 3LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Sire XSR 3569 / Korova XSR 3569LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Europe | Korova KOW 58 320 / Korova KODE 3LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Korova KOW 58 320 / Korova KODE 3LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Korova KOW 58 320 / Korova KODE 3LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | WEA 600098 / Korova 600098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Korova Kode 3 / Korova KODE 3LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Show Of Strength4:48
- A2With A Hip3:11
- A3Over The Wall5:50
- A4It Was A Pleasure3:05
- A5A Promise4:03
- B1Heaven Up Here3:47
- B2The Disease2:15
- B3All My Colours3:55
- B4No Dark Things4:21
- B5Turquoise Days3:48
- B6All I Want4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven Up Here are there?
58 vinyl pressings of Heaven Up Here are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1981 and 2021.
When was Heaven Up Here first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Germany, Europe and more. One of them is Korova KODE 3, released May 30, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven Up Here is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KODE 3, Kode 3, SRK 3569, KOW 58 320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KODE 3 A* and KODE 3 B*. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven Up Here 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.
