UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ALICE 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALICE 4 A1 ↽Runout etched side A
ALICE 4 B1 ↽Runout etched side B
ALICE.4 A*Label side A
ALICE 4 B*Label side B
Vinyl pressings
House Of Fire
by Alice Cooper · 1989
20 pressings6 countriesHard RockRock
House Of Fire 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 House Of Fire
16 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ALICE T4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ALICET. 4 A1Hand etched side A
ALICET. 4 B1Hand etched side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ALICE P4
- Format
- Shape, Picture Disc, 7"
- Runout / matrix
ALICE+P+4+A ORLAKESide A runout, etched
ALICE+P+4+B ORLAKESide B runout, etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ALICE R4
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · Orange
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ALICE Y4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Yellow Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
ALICE+4+A ORLAKERunout side A etched
ALICE+4+B ORLAKERunout side B etched
ALICE Y4 ALabel side A
ALICE Y4 BLabel side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ALICE L4
- Format
- 12"
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.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Epic 34-73085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655472 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655472 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS 655472 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2353First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE T4First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE P4First yearShape, Picture Disc, 7" · Picture disc | Shape, Picture Disc, 7" · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE R4First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE Y4First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE L4First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE P47", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE Q4 / Epic ALICE L4First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE S4First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ALICE 4First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Epic ALICE X47", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 655472 612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 655472 77", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AHouse Of Fire3:46
- BThis Maniac's In Love With You3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Of Fire are there?
20 vinyl pressings of House Of Fire are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was House Of Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Epic ALICE 4.
How do I tell if my copy of House Of Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALICE 4, ALICE T4, ALICE P4, ALICE R4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALICE 4 A1 ↽ and ALICE 4 B1 ↽. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is House Of Fire 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.
