UK
May 11, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GFST 21
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
GFST 21 LP-01-01-1Runout, side A, stamped
GFST 21 LP̸-01-01-IRunout, side B, stamped
GFST 21-LPLabel, side A
GFST 21-LLabel, side B
Guns N' RosesKnockin' On Heaven's Door
Vinyl pressings
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
by Guns N' Roses · 1992
11 pressings6 countriesArena RockHard RockRock
Knockin' On Heaven's Door was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Knockin' On Heaven's Door
9 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 5 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
May 11, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GFS 21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Card sleeve
- Runout / matrix
GFS 21 LP 01-01-Q3Side A Runout, Stamped
L-1-1-Side A Runout, Stamped, Scratched Out
GFS 21 L-01-01-Q3Side B Runout, Stamped
PSide B Runout, Stamped, Scratched Out
UK
May 11, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GFS 21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper sleeve
- Runout / matrix
GFS 21 LP 01-01-Q3Side A Runout, Stamped
L-1-1-Side A Runout, Stamped, Scratched Out
GFS 21 L-01-01-Q3Side B Runout, Stamped
PSide B Runout, Stamped, Scratched Out
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GFS 21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
Side A: (stamped) GFS 21 'L-01-01' (crossed out)-LP 01-01-Q3
Side B: (stamped) GFS 21 LP-01-01-Q3
France
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GES19078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GES 19078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
205 G-1182 A-1Runout Side A
205 G-1182 B-1Runout Side B
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | France | Geffen Records GES19078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Germany | Geffen Records GES 19078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Germany | Geffen Records GES 19078 / Geffen Records GES19078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Geffen Records GES 19078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Spain | Geffen Records GET 19078 (3A) / Uzi Suicide GET 19078 (3A)First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Geffen Records GFS 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | UK | Geffen Records GFST 21First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | UK | Geffen Records GFS 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Geffen Records GFS 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | CBS 71137907", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Costa Rica | Geffen Records 8101329212", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AKnockin' On Heaven's Door (LP Version)5:38
- BKnockin' On Heaven's Door (Live)7:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Knockin' On Heaven's Door are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Knockin' On Heaven's Door are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Knockin' On Heaven's Door first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Geffen Records GFST 21, released May 11, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Knockin' On Heaven's Door is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GFST 21, GFS 21, GES19078, GES 19078) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GFST 21 LP-01-01-1 and GFST 21 LP̸-01-01-I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Knockin' On Heaven's Door 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.
