Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Legacy Records X 13265
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Boys Don't CryCities On Fire
Vinyl pressings
Cities On Fire
by Boys Don't Cry · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Cities On Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Cities On Fire
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Legacy Records X 13265First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Unknown | Legacy Records LGY 557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Unknown | Legacy Records LGYT 5512", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Legacy Records INT 128.81012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Legacy Records INT 113.8107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | US | Profile Records PRO-7114-DJ12", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Profile Records PRO-711412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Profile Records PRO-51147", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | USA & Canada | Profile Records PRO-5114-DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Legacy Records K-717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Cities On Fire (Remix)6:00
- B1Cities On Fire (Instrumental)5:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cities On Fire are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cities On Fire are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Cities On Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Australia. One of them is Legacy Records X 13265.
How do I tell if my copy of Cities On Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X 13265) 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 Cities 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.
