South Africa
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sunshine GBS 136
- Format
- 7", Single
CloutUnder Fire
Vinyl pressings
Under Fire
by Clout · 1979
14 pressings10 countriesPop RockRockPop
Under Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Under Fire
14 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2995
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2995
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Austria
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 156
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2044 156 S 1 32 0 3 24Runout A, stamped
2044 156 S 2 32 0 3 24Runout B, stamped
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.540Carrere 49540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem Logo] 49540 A TLRunout side A
[Areacem Logo] 49540 B TLRunout side B
49 540/1Label side A
49 540/2Label side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.069
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8069 A Ⴀ
8069 B Ⴀ
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49.540 / Carrere 49540First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 8.069First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Carrere 2141 185First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Carrere 2044 156 / Carrere CAR 2020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Carrere 2044 156 / Carrere CAR 2020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Carrere IS 20257First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Madagascar | Disques Carrere 49 540First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Portugal | Carrere 6061 230First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | Sunshine GBS 136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Sunshine GBS 136First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Carrere CAR 0010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | EMI EMI 2995First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | EMI EMI 2995First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Austria | Carrere 2044 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AUnder Fire3:27
- BTom-Morrow3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Under Fire are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Under Fire are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Under Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in South Africa, UK, Austria, France and more. One of them is Sunshine GBS 136.
How do I tell if my copy of Under Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GBS 136, EMI 2995, 2044 156, 49.540) 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 Under 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.
