Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2090 249 S1 3 20 B 1Runout side A, stamped
2090 249 S2 3 20 C 1Runout side B, stamped
Paul NicholasHeaven On The 7th Floor
Vinyl pressings
Heaven On The 7th Floor
by Paul Nicholas · 1977
23 pressings16 countriesDiscoPop RockEuropopRock
Heaven On The 7th Floor 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 On The 7th Floor
23 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 16 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2090249 A//2 M 11 7 A BILBO BOPPA!Runout side A
2090249 B//1 M 1 1 BILBO - MASTER ROOM.Runout side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2090249 A//2 M A BILBO BOPPA!Side A runout
2090249 B//1 M BILBO - MASTER ROOM.Side B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS 878 77 NP 2839- PxA-Side Runout Etching - variant 1
RS 878 77 NP 2840 PB-Side Runout Etching - variant 1
RS 878 77 NP 2839-S CP1A-Side Runout Etching - variant 2
P RS 878 77 NP 2840 - S- CPB-Side Runout Etching - variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 878RSO 2090 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · PRC-Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PRC RS 878 77 NP 2839-S-PRC-I-I I -I IRunout, Side A, Etched
PRC RS 878 77 NP 2840-S-PRC- I - IIIIRunout, Side B, Etched
77 NP 2839Label Side A
77 NP 2840Label Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 878
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 RS 878 77 NP 2839-S-CSA side runout etch
S11 RS 878 77 NP 2840-S CSB side runout etch
77 NP 2839A side label
77 NP 2840B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Austria | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | RSO 2090 249First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS 878First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS 878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Guatemala | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Jamaica | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Panama | RSO RS 878 / RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Peru | RSO 2090 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHeaven On The 7th Floor2:52
- BDo You Want My Love4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven On The 7th Floor are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Heaven On The 7th Floor are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Heaven On The 7th Floor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is RSO 2090 249.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven On The 7th Floor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090 249, RS 878) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2090 249 S1 3 20 B 1 and 2090 249 S2 3 20 C 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven On The 7th Floor 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.