US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 103
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGSmall stamped
STERLINGSmall stamped
TKD-103 A
TKD-103 B
Lew KirtonHeaven In The Afternoon
Vinyl pressings
Heaven In The Afternoon
by Lew Kirton · 1977
12 pressings2 countriesSoulDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Heaven In The Afternoon was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 In The Afternoon
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | T.K. Disco 103First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | T.K. Disco 10312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Alston Records 37437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Alston Records 37437", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Alston Records 37437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Alston Records 37437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Expansion EXPAND 7112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2009 | UK | Soul Spectrum SLSP.00412", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Outta Sight OSV0307", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2011 | UK | Outta Sight OSV0307", 45 RPM, Reissue, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Special Edition |
| 2011 | UK | Outta Sight OSV0307", 45 RPM, Reissue, Special Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Special Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2012 | Unknown | T.K. Disco 10312", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AHeaven In The Afternoon5:40
- BHeaven In The Afternoon (Instrumental)5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven In The Afternoon are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heaven In The Afternoon are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1977 and 2012.
When was Heaven In The Afternoon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US. One of them is T.K. Disco 103.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven In The Afternoon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING and STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven In The Afternoon 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.