Europe
May 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 611 507Virgin 611 507-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM611507 A-2/5-88Runout side A
DM611507 B-2/5-88Runout side B
S 611 507 ALabel side A
S 611 507 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Heaven Can Wait
by Sandra · 1988
17 pressings9 countriesSynth-popEuro-DiscoElectronicPop
Heaven Can Wait 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 Heaven Can Wait
15 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 111 507Virgin 111 507-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 111507 A 2/5 - 88 IIRunout side A, var.1
DS 111507 B 1/5 - 88Runout side B, var.1
DS 111507 A 2/5 - 88Runout side A, var.2
DS 111507 B 1/5 - 88Runout side B, var.2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRNT 104
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRNT 104 A-2U-1-1 POUNDA UTOPIARunout side A stamped and etched
SRNT 104 B-1U-1-1Runout side B stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SRNT 104
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 90434
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
90434 A 1 M3 359477Stamped on runout area side A
90434 B 1 M3 359478Stamped on runout area side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 80384
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 111 507 / Virgin 111 507-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 90434First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 80384First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 90434First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 90434First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Virgin 611 507 / Virgin 661 507-211First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, CD, Maxi-Single · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, CD, Maxi-Single · Promo |
| 1988 | Greece | Virgin VG 2113ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VINX 216First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | South Africa | Virgin VS 739First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Virgin A-111 507First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Virgin F-611 507First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNT 104First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin SRNT 104First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 611 507 / Virgin 611 507-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHeaven Can Wait (Extended Version)7:38
- B1Heaven Can Wait (Dub Mix)4:01
- B2Heaven Can Wait (Single Version)4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven Can Wait are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Heaven Can Wait are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Heaven Can Wait first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, France, Greece and more. One of them is Virgin 611 507, released May 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven Can Wait is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611 507, 111 507, SRNT 104, 90434) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM611507 A-2/5-88 and DM611507 B-2/5-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heaven Can Wait 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.
