UK
March 2, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2115Virgin V 2115
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V - 2115 - A-1 [lyre symbol]Runout, A-side, etched
V - 2115 - B-1 [lyre symbol]Runout, B-side, etched
Vinyl pressings
No. 1 In Heaven
by Sparks · 1979
32 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
No. 1 In Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 No. 1 In Heaven
21 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 11 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
March 2, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2115
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Translucent
- Runout / matrix
V-2115 A-1 [lyre symbol]Runout, A-side, etched
V-2115 B-1 [lyre symbol]Runout, B-side, etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-186
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-186-AS SP 1-1 AZ CBRunout Side A, variant 1
6E-186-BS SP 1-1 AZ CBRunout Side B, variant 1
6E-186-AS SP 1-1 AZ CBRunout Side A, variant 2
6E-186-BS SP 1-2 AZ CBRunout Side B, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-186
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC (CA) Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-186-AS-1 AZ CB PRCW-1Side one runout
6E-186-BS-1 AZ CB PRCW-1Side two runout
6E-186-ASide one label
6E-186-BSide two label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-186
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC (IN) Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-186-AS-2-1-11 AZ CB PRCSide one runout
6E-186-BS-2-1-11 AZ CB PRCSide two runout
6E-186-ASide one label
6E-186-BSide two label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-186
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
6E-186-AS-2-1-1 AZ CB PRCRunout side A
6E-186-BS-2-1-1 AZ CB PRCRunout side B
6E-186-ALabel side A
6E-186-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Virgin L 36857 / Virgin L-36,857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Elektra 6E-186First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Elektra 6E-186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Warner Bros. Records 56.619First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 200 353 / Ariola 200 353-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 200 353LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 200 353 / Ariola 200 353-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DAI 30318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DAI 30318 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DAI 30318 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-318First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 200.353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Spain | Oasis 200353-I / Oasis 200353 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Underdog 67860LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Fame FA 3035LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin OVED 137LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Repertoire Records REP 2255 / Repertoire Records V150LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Repertoire Records V277LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK | Lil' Beethoven Records LBRV119LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | VirginLP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Tryouts For The Human Race6:05
- A2Academy Award Performance5:00
- A3La Dolce Vita5:56
- B1Beat The Clock4:23
- B2My Other Voice4:54
- B3The Number One Song In Heaven7:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No. 1 In Heaven are there?
32 vinyl pressings of No. 1 In Heaven are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1979 and 2019.
When was No. 1 In Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin V2115, released March 2, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of No. 1 In Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2115, 6E-186, L 36857, 56.619) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V - 2115 - A-1 [lyre symbol] and V - 2115 - B-1 [lyre symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No. 1 In 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.
