South Africa
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMCJ(L) 2403511
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Jaki GrahamHeaven Knows
Vinyl pressings
Heaven Knows
by Jaki Graham · 1985
15 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Heaven Knows was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Knows
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI EJ 2403511EMI UK-JK 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EJ 2403511 A-1U-1-1-8 TimTomSide A
EJ 2403511 B-1U-1-1- TYSide B
EJ 2403511 A-2-1-2- DSide A (Variant 1)
EJ 2403511 B-1U-1-1- TYSide B (Variant 1)
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12356
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12356 G-1 Ɛ__ ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ 0Side A runout
ST-2-12356 G-1 Ɛ__ ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ 0Side B runout
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC.240351
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12356
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 064-24 0351 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2403511-A1-CRunout side A, variant 1
2403511-B1-CRunout side B, variant 1
2403511-A2-CRunout side A, variant 2
2403511-B1-CRunout 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | EMI EMC.240351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12356First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C 064-24 0351 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C 038-15 7702 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 8368First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | EMI 1C 038 1577021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | EMI EMS-81735First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | EMI EMS-81735First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | Philippines | EMI EJ 2403511 / EMI UK-JK 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | EMI 2403511First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(L) 2403511First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | EMI (90) 2403511 / Hispavox (90) 2403511First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | EMI EJ 2403511 / EMI UK-JK 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Capitol Records ST-12356First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Fame FA3181 / EMI 41 3181 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Round And Around4:06
- A2Heaven Knows5:06
- A3Could It Be I'm Falling In Love4:06
- A4I Fell For You4:30
- A5Hold On3:46
- B1The Facts Of Love4:06
- B2You're Mine3:30
- B3Loving You5:06
- B4What's The Name Of Your Game4:06
- B5Stay The Way You Are4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven Knows are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Heaven Knows are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Heaven Knows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in South Africa, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is EMI EMCJ(L) 2403511.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven Knows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMCJ(L) 2403511, EJ 2403511, ST-12356, EMC.240351) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven Knows 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.
