US
August 1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 95T.K. Disco TKD-95
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TKD-95-ASide A Label
TKD-95-BSide B Label
Gibson BrothersHeaven
Vinyl pressings
Heaven
by Gibson Brothers · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
August 1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 95
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TKD-95-A
TKD-95-B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor KPN1-0284
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Zagora 9199 578
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Zagora 6172 555
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2040 196 S1 320 IRunout side A
2040 196 S2 320 CRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | RCA Victor KPN1-0284First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Zagora 9199 578First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | France | Zagora 6172 555First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2040 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Ariston AR/00827First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Ariston AR/00827First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | Ariston AR/00827First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Spain | Carnaby MO 1784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Carnaby MO 1784First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Sweden | Mariann International MAX 1179First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | T.K. Disco 95 / T.K. Disco TKD-95First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | T.K. Disco 95First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHeaven7:14
- BSymphony4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heaven are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is T.K. Disco 95, released August 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 95, KPN1-0284, 9199 578, 6172 555) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TKD-95-A and TKD-95-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
