UK
October 26, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista RHT 116Rockin' Horse Records RHT 116
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
RHT 116 .A[scored out]4 ⋀ TOWNHOUSEA-side, etched
RHT 116 . B4B-side, etched
Blue ZoneOn Fire
Vinyl pressings
On Fire
by Blue Zone · 1987
12 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
On Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 On Fire
11 pressings came out in 1987, 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
October 26, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista RHT 116 DJ
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
RHT 116 AB4A-side
RHT-X 116 A2B-side
UK
October 26, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista RH 116Rockin' Horse Records RH 116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RH 116.A3 TOWNHOUSE ∴Runout A side, variant 1
RH 116.B3 ∴Runout B side, variant 1
RH 116 ∙ A3 3 TOWNHOUSE ΛRunout A side, variant 2
RH 116 B3 3 ΛRunout B side, variant 2
Australasia
1987- Label and catalog number
- BMG Arista Records Ltd. TDS 431
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Rockin' Horse Records ZT41588Rockin' Horse Records ZT41 588
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista 109 490Rockin' Horse Records 109 490
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109490 A-1/11-87Runout side A stamped
DM DS 109490 B-1/11-87Runout side B stamped
S 109 490 ALabel side A
S 109 490 BLabel side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | BMG Arista Records Ltd. TDS 431First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Rockin' Horse Records ZT41588 / Rockin' Horse Records ZT41 588First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 109 490 / Rockin' Horse Records 109 490First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Rockin' Horse Records ZB 41587 / Arista ZB 41587First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Arista 609 490First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Arista 109 490First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Italy | Arista 109 490First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RHT 116 / Rockin' Horse Records RHT 116First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RHT 116 DJFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RH 116 / Rockin' Horse Records RH 116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Arista 1048077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOn Fire3:51
- BBe The Sugar5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On Fire are there?
12 vinyl pressings of On Fire are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was On Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australasia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Arista RHT 116, released October 26, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of On Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RHT 116, RHT 116 DJ, RH 116, TDS 431) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RHT 116 .A[scored out]4 ⋀ TOWNHOUSE and RHT 116 . B4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On 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.
