Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Time Records TRD 1037
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRD 1037 ASide A runout etched
TRD 1037 BSide B runout etched
AlephFire On The Moon
Vinyl pressings
Fire On The Moon
by Aleph · 1986
13 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Fire On The Moon was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Fire On The Moon
4 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Time Records TRD 1037
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Misprint
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5569
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
RH ZYX - 5569 /AA Side Run Out
RH ZYX - 5569 /BB Side Run Out
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5569
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
RH ZYX - 5569 /ARun-out Side A, Variant 1
RH ZYX - 5569 /BRun-out Side B, Variant 1
ZYX-5562 /A etRun-out Side A, Variant 2
ZYX-5562 /B etRun-out Side B, Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5569First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5569First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Time Records TRD 1037First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Time Records TRD 1037First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Streetheat STH 1230812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Streetheat STH 1230812", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Sonografica 600.013-M12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-1300512", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-7457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-1300512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-7457", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Italy | Special Groove Records SGR 01012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Italy | Special Groove Records SGR 01012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AFire On The Moon6:30
- B1Fire On The Moon (Radio Version)4:40
- B2Fire On The Moon (Instrumental Version)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fire On The Moon are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Fire On The Moon are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 2017.
When was Fire On The Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Time Records TRD 1037.
How do I tell if my copy of Fire On The Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRD 1037, ZYX 5569) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRD 1037 A and TRD 1037 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fire On The Moon 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.