UK
November 20, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655432-7CBS 655432 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
655432 7 A1 Ʌ TY1Side A runout
6554327 B1 Ʌ TY1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Heaven
by The Chimes · 1989
30 pressings6 countriesDowntempoElectronic
Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655432-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
655432.6. A1Runout, side A, hand etched
655432.6-B1Runout, side B, hand etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655432-8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
655432.8.A1 5 V TY1Side B, etched and stamped
CBS 655432.8.B1 V TY1Side B, etched and stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1472
- Format
- 12", Advance
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655432-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
655432.6. A1Runout, side A, hand etched
655432.6-B1Runout, side B, hand etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1467
- Format
- 12", Promo, Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655432 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655432-6 / CBS 655432 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS 655432 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2318First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 655432-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 655432-8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | CBS XPR 1467First year12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
| 1989 | UK | CBS XPR 1472First year12", Advance | 12", Advance |
| 1989 | UK | CBS XPR 1473First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 655432-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 655432-7 / CBS 655432 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | CBS SAMP 28812", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 656299 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 656299 812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 656299 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Philippines | CBS QCLEP-18218 / CBS 655432-612", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 25827", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS 655638 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM QT312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS Dance Division CHIM T3 / CBS CHIM T312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM 37", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS XPR 156412", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS 655638 612", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | US | Columbia 44 73171 / Columbia 44-7317112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655432 612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655432 612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHeaven3:49
- BSo Much In Love (Demo Version)3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Heaven are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe, Spain. One of them is CBS 655432-7, released November 20, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655432-7, 655432-6, 655432-8, XPR 1472) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 655432 7 A1 Ʌ TY1 and 6554327 B1 Ʌ TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.