Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 223178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX204077Side A
MX204078Side B
Δ MX204077-B BA3178-1Runout Etchings Side A
Δ MX204078 BA3178-2Runout Etchings Side B
EuroglidersHeaven (Must Be There)
Vinyl pressings
Heaven (Must Be There)
by Eurogliders · 1984
16 pressings9 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Heaven (Must Be There) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 (Must Be There)
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA12079CBS BA 12079
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX204075-C BA12079-1Side A runout etched
Δ MX204076 BA12079-2Side B runout etched
MX204075Side A label
MX204076Side B label
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12079
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Generic Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX204075-C BA 12079-1Side A runout hand-etched
Δ MX204076 BA 12079-2Side B runout hand-etched
MX204075Side A label
MX204076Side B label
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 223178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MX204077
MX204078
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12079
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
△ MX204075-C BA12079-1Side A runout hand etched
△ MX204076 BA12079-2Side B runout hand etched
MX204075Side A label
MX204076Side B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS A4622
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 223178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA12079 / CBS BA 12079First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 223178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 12079First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 12079First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia 38 04626First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia CDN-176First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBSA 4622First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | CBS BA 223178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | CBS CS-10055 / CBS 38-04626First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | CBS TX 4622First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-04626First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-04626First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | CBS A4622First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHeaven (Must Be There)
- B1Heliograph
- B2No Action (Dance Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven (Must Be There) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Heaven (Must Be There) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Heaven (Must Be There) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Australia, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is CBS BA 223178.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven (Must Be There) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA 223178, BA12079, BA 12079, A4622) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX204077 and MX204078. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven (Must Be There) 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.