UK
September 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS HEAVN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HEAVN 1 A1 ⋀Side A runout
HEAVN 1 B1 ⋀Side B runout
HEAVN 1 A✩Side A label
HEAVN 1 B✩Side B label
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Vinyl pressings
Heaven
by Warrant · 1989
12 pressings6 countriesArena RockAORRock
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
12 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS HEAVN T1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS HEAVN P1
- Format
- 12", Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
HEAVN+P+1+A ORLAKESide A runout
HEAVN+P+1+B ORLAKESide B runout
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS HEAVN Q1CBS HEAVN 1
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-68985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 68985A DMM 1A G2 Sterling-1 A2Side A runout, Variant 1
ZSS 68985B DMM 1A G2 Sterling-1 A1Side B runout, Variant 1
ZSS 68985A DMM 1A G1 Sterling-1 B4Side A runout, Variant 2
ZSS 68985B DMM 1A G2 Sterling-1 B3Side B runout, Variant 2
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-68985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Translucent
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 68985A DMM 1A G2 Sterling-1 A2Side A Etched, Variant 1
ZSS 68985B DMM 1A G2 Sterling-1 A1Side B Etched, Variant 1
ZSS 68985A DMM 1A G1 Sterling-1 B4Side A Etched, Variant 2
ZSS 68985B DMM 1A G2 Sterling-1 B3Side B Etched, Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 655278 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655278 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655278 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | CBS QCL45-10301 / CBS 38-68985First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2273First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS HEAVN T1First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | CBS HEAVN P1First year12", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | CBS HEAVN Q1 / CBS HEAVN 1First year7", Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | US | Columbia 38-68985First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1989 | US | Columbia 38-68985First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Columbia 38-68985First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | CBS HEAVN 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHeaven3:54
- BIn The Sticks4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heaven are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heaven are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is CBS HEAVN 1, released September 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 HEAVN 1, HEAVN T1, HEAVN P1, HEAVN Q1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HEAVN 1 A1 ⋀ and HEAVN 1 B1 ⋀. 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.
