Vinyl pressings
by The Three Degrees · 1985
The Heaven I Need was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
SUPET 102 A1 2 ̶D̶A̶M̶O̶N̶T̶Side A etched, variant 1
SUPET-102-B1 MT.2 ̶D̶A̶M̶O̶N̶T̶Side B etched, variant 1
SUPET 102 A1 DAMONTSide A etched, variant 2
SUPET-102-B1 MT.1 DAMONTSide B etched, variant 2
SUPE (TX)-102-A2 1 MT DAMONT DSide One (Runout groove, etched)
SUPET-102-B1 MT.1 DAMONT KSide Two (Runout groove, etched)
SUPE TX102-ASide One (Label)
SUPE TX102-BSide Two (Label)
SUPE-102-A1Runout Side A variant 1
SUPE-102-B1Runout Side A variant 1
SUPE-102-A1 —— MT.1 JA DAMONTRunout A-side etched variant 2
SUPE-102-B1 —— MT.1 DAMONT ADRunout A-side etched variant 2
⬭ C-6, 20 500-01-1/2 BNRunout side A
⬭ C-6, 20 500-01-2 BNRunout side B
6.20500-01-1Label side A
6.20500-01-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Unknown | Teldec / Supreme RecordsFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.20500 / Chic 6.20500 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.14469 / Chic 6.14469 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | CGD INT 10647First year12", 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.711First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | WEA SUPE 102First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Sweden | Skylight Records 7.8518 / Skylight Records 78518First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Skylight Records 12.8517First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Supreme Records SUPETX 102 / Supreme Records SUPE TX102First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Supreme Records SUPE 102First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Supreme Records SUPET 102First year12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Supreme Records SUPET 102 / Supreme Records SUPE T102First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
13 vinyl pressings of The Heaven I Need are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Supreme Records SUPET 102, released September 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUPET 102, SUPETX 102, SUPE 102, 6.20500) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SUPET 102 A1 2 ̶D̶A̶M̶O̶N̶T̶ and SUPET-102-B1 MT.2 ̶D̶A̶M̶O̶N̶T̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
