Spain
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 889 960-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Van MorrisonWhenever God Shines His Light
Vinyl pressings
Whenever God Shines His Light
by Van Morrison · 1989
10 pressings5 countriesBluesPop
Whenever God Shines His Light 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 Whenever God Shines His Light
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
November 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor VANX 2Polydor 889 961-1
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
VANX 2 A-1U -1- 1 TOWN HOUSE D.M.M. DSide A runout
VANX 2 B- 1U- 1- 1 TOWN HOUSE D.M.M. DSide B runout
UK
November 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor VANS 2Polydor 889 960-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VANS 2 A-1U-1-Q2 TOWN HOUSE DMM DStamped and etched runout, side A
VANS 2 B-1U-1- Q2 TOWN HOUSE DMM DStamped and etched runout, side B
VANS 2ALabel side A
VANS 2BLabel side B
UK
November 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor VANS 2Polydor 889 960-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · black labels
- Runout / matrix
VANS 2 A-1U-1-Q2 TOWN HOUSE DMM DStamped and etched runout, side A
VANS 2 B-1U-1- Q2 TOWN HOUSE DMM DStamped and etched runout, side B
VANS 2ALabel side A
VANS 2BLabel side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor VANS 2 DJ
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 889 960-7
- Format
- 7", 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Polydor 889 960-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Polydor DJP 339First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Polydor 887 787-7DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | Polydor VANX 2 / Polydor 889 961-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Polydor 889 960-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor VANS 2 DJFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor VANX 2 / Polydor 889 961-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor VANS 2 / Polydor 889 960-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor VANS 2 / Polydor 889 960-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Polydor 889 960-7 / Polydor VANS 27", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWhenever God Shines His Light (7" Version)4:16
- BI'd Love To Write Another Song2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whenever God Shines His Light are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Whenever God Shines His Light are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Whenever God Shines His Light first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Spain, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 889 960-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Whenever God Shines His Light is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 889 960-7, VANX 2, VANS 2, VANS 2 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whenever God Shines His Light 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.
