US
January 30, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2599
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-15699 SPLabel, side A
A-15876 SPLabel, side B
The RascalsHeaven
Vinyl pressings
Heaven
by The Rascals · 1968
20 pressings12 countriesRhythm & BluesVocalRockFunk / Soul
Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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
1 pressing came out in 1968, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Atlantic 45-2599First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Australia | Atlantic AK-27847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | ATCO Records ACS 205.0167", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Atlantic 2599X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Atlantic 45-2599 / Atlantic AT 2599X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Atlantic ATL. 70.3527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Atlantic ATL-NP 031037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Portugal | Atlantic N-28-547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | South Africa | Atlantic ATS 4497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Atlantic H 428 / Hispavox H-4287", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.3527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic 25997" | 7" |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic 45-25997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic 45-25997", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic A-25997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHeaven3:22
- BBaby I'm Blue2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Heaven are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Atlantic 45-2599, released January 30, 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2599) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-15699 SP and A-15876 SP. 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.
