Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions APLP.041
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APLP-041 ASide A label
APLP-041 BSide B label
John Paul YoungHeaven Sent
Vinyl pressings
Heaven Sent
by John Paul Young · 1979
12 pressings11 countriesRockPop
Heaven Sent was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Sent
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 5037
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 18(0731)00079
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 913 320
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 200 929Ariola 200 929-320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 200 929 ALabe side A
S 200 929 BLabe side B
200929 A-1 /79 S Made in GermanyRunout side A
200929 B-1 /79 S II Made in GermanyRunout side B
Greece
1979- Label and catalog number
- Veran 5030
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 200 929 ALabe side A
S 200 929 BLabe side B
VER 5030 A FRunout side A
VER 5030 B FRunout 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Albert Productions APLP.041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0731)00079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Eurodisc 913 320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 200 929 / Ariola 200 929-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | Veran 5030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariola DBR 20175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | Ariola 200 929 / Ariola AE 200 929-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(L) 5202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Ariola 200929-I / Ariola 200.929-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Sweden | Ariola APN 2First year12", EP, Promo · Promo | 12", EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola ARL 5037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola ARL 5037LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Heaven Sent3:10
- A2Don't You Walk That Way3:25
- A3I Don't Wanna Lose You4:16
- A4Love You So Bad It Hurts4:55
- B1Hot For You Baby6:45
- B2Can't Get You Out Of My System4:10
- B3I Ain't Ready For Love4:18
- B4Bad Side Of The City8:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven Sent are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heaven Sent are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Heaven Sent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Australia, UK, Colombia, France and more. One of them is Albert Productions APLP.041.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven Sent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APLP.041, ARL 5037, 18(0731)00079, 913 320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APLP-041 A and APLP-041 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven Sent 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.
