US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 856-1Polydor 422 835 856-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
MagnumWings Of Heaven
Vinyl pressings
Wings Of Heaven
by Magnum · 1988
13 pressings9 countriesHard RockRock
Wings Of Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Wings Of Heaven
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422 835 856-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
422835-856-1-AS-SR DMM SP1-1 Sterling DMM GL
422835-856-1-BS-SR DMM SP1-1
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5221
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLDP5221
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835277-1Polygram Discos, S.A. 29130
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835277-1Polygram Discos, S.A. 29130
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Polydor 835277-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Argentina | Polydor 835277-1 / Polygram Discos, S.A. 29130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Argentina | Polydor 835277-1 / Polygram Discos, S.A. 29130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australasia | Polydor 835277-1 / Polydor 835 277-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 835277-1 / Polydor POLD 5221First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Polydor 835 277-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | Polydor STARL 5515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Polydor 835 277-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POLD 5221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POLDP5221First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | US | Polydor 835 856-1 / Polydor 422 835 856-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Polydor 422 835 856-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | South Korea | Polydor 834 244-1/SEL-RG 1265LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Days Of No Trust5:23
- A2Wild Swan6:15
- A3Start Talking Love3:36
- A4One Step Away4:39
- A5It Must Have Been Love5:16
- B1Different Worlds4:39
- B2Pray For The Day3:45
- B3Don't Wake The Lion (Too Old To Die Young)10:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wings Of Heaven are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Wings Of Heaven are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Wings Of Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Argentina, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor 835 856-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Wings Of Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 835 856-1, 422 835 856-1, POLD 5221, POLDP5221) 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 Wings Of 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.
