US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 2233 ML 2Etching Side A
MCA 2234 ML 1Etching Side B
MCA 2234 ML 3Variant 2 Etching Side A
MCA 2234 ML 4Variant 2 Etching Side B
Frankie ValliHeaven Above Me
Vinyl pressings
Heaven Above Me
by Frankie Valli · 1980
11 pressings8 countriesSoft RockPop RockDiscoRock
Heaven Above Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Above Me
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 2233 ML 2Etching Side A
MCA 2234 ML 1Etching Side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3081
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records SUP-80129
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
80129 AEtching Side A
80129 BEtching Side B
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 202.979
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5134
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | MCA Records SUP-80129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Argentina | MCA Records SUP 80129First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Brazil | MCA Records 202.979First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5134LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 202 979First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Singapore | MCA Records MCA-5134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-5134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-5134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Venezuela | MCA Records 100.018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Where Did We Go Wrong3:41
- A2Let It Be Whatever It Is6:45
- A3If It Really Wasn't Love3:15
- A4Passion For Paris (An American In Paris)4:36
- B1Soul5:07
- B2Heaven Above Me5:20
- B3Just Tell Me You Love Me3:25
- B4Eat Your Heart Out3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven Above Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Heaven Above Me are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Heaven Above Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5134.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven Above Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5134, MCF 3081, SUP-80129, 202.979) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 2233 ML 2 and MCA 2234 ML 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven Above Me 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.
