UK
April 9, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST1245Virgin VST 1245
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VST 1245 A-1U-1-1 TY1Side A, runout, stamped
VST 1245 B-1U-1-1 TY1Side B, runout, stamped
VST 1245-ALabel Side A
VST 1245-BLabel Side B
PropagandaHeaven Give Me Words
Vinyl pressings
Heaven Give Me Words
by Propaganda · 1990
12 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Heaven Give Me Words was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Give Me Words
12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
April 9, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS1245Virgin VS 1245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 1245 A-1U-1-Q2 TY1A-side - stamped
VS 1245 B-1U-1-Q2 TY1B-side - stamped
UK
April 9, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS1245Virgin VS 1245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 1245 A-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side A stamped
VS 1245 B-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side B stamped
VS 1245-ALabel side A
VS 1245-BLabel side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1245
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TY1 VST 1245 A-1U-1-1Runout, Side A
TY1 VST 1245 B-1U-1-1Runout, Side B
France
April 6, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS1245Virgin VS 1245
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 1245-ALabel Side A
VS 1245-BLabel Side B
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1245
- Format
- 12"
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin VST 1245First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin VS1245 / Virgin VS 1245First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 100 / Virgin 113 100-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 100-213 / Virgin VST1245First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 90597First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VST 1245 / Virgin VST1245First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VS 1245 / Virgin VS1245First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST 1245First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | France | Virgin VS1245 / Virgin VS 1245First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST1245 / Virgin VST 1245First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS1245 / Virgin VS 1245First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS1245 / Virgin VS 1245First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHeaven Give Me Words
- BCount Zero
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven Give Me Words are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heaven Give Me Words are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Heaven Give Me Words first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, France, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VST1245, released April 9, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven Give Me Words is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST1245, VS1245, VST 1245, 113 100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VST 1245 A-1U-1-1 TY1 and VST 1245 B-1U-1-1 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven Give Me Words 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.
