Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records LPR-73081A&M Records 397 034-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
Spark To A Flame (The Very Best Of Chris De Burgh)
by Chris de Burgh · 1989
25 pressings18 countriesSoft RockRock
Spark To A Flame 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 Spark To A Flame
15 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 8000
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SP-8000
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 508000
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 397 032-1Polystar 397 032-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
397 034 1 S1=1 670 07 1191Runout side A stamped variant 1
397 034 1 S2=1 670 07 1158Runout side B stamped variant 1
397 034 1 S1=1 670 07 1234Runout side A stamped variant 2
397 034 1 S2=1 670 07 1233Runout side B stamped variant 2
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 397 034-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
397 034 1 S1=1 670 07 11 1 9Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
397 034 1 S2=1 670 07 128Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
397 034 1 S1=1 670 07 113Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
397 034 1 S2=1 670 07 1110Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 397 035-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 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 | Brazil | A&M Records LPR-73081 / A&M Records 397 034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Canada | A&M Records SP 8000First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Canada | A&M Records SP 508000First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | A&M Records 63 865 0 / Polystar 63 865 0LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1989 | Europe | A&M Records 397 032-1 / Polystar 397 032-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | A&M Records 397 034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Europe | A&M Records 397 035-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Finland | A&M Records 397 034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Greece | A&M Records 397 034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Greece | Polygram 397 034-1LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Portugal | A&M Records 397 034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 661000 / AMLH 66100First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 661000 / AMLH 66100 / A&M Records STARL 5615First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | South Korea | Polygram 397 034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Spain | A&M Records 397 034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | PolyGram 397034LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Mexico | A&M Records LPR-73081 / A&M Records 397 034-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 221384LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1998 | Australia | A&M Records L30159LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Czech And Slovak Federative Republic | Popron 50 119-1 / A&M Records 50 119-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Ecuador | A&M Records LP-88061LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Europe | A&M Records 397 032-1 / Polystar 397 032-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Ireland | A&M Records CDBLP 100LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1This Waiting Heart4:05
- A2Don't Pay The Ferryman3:47
- A3Fire On The Water4:27
- A4Sailing Away4:58
- A5The Lady In Red4:15
- A6Borderline4:38
- A7Say Goodbye To It All5:12
- B1Ship To Shore3:49
- B2Missing You4:07
- B3Diamond In The Dark3:20
- B4Tender Hands4:29
- B5The Getaway3:42
- B6Where Peaceful Waters Flow3:56
- B7High On Emotion4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spark To A Flame are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Spark To A Flame are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1989 and 1998.
When was Spark To A Flame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Brazil, Canada, Europe, Finland and more. One of them is A&M Records LPR-73081.
How do I tell if my copy of Spark To A Flame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPR-73081, SP 8000, SP 508000, 397 032-1) 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 Spark To A Flame 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.
