US
November 3, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-U-277Side A Runout, Etched
45-U-276B xSide B Runout, Etched
U-276Side A Label
U-277Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Great Balls Of Fire
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1957
38 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRock
Great Balls Of Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Great Balls Of Fire
19 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
November 3, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 281
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-277Side A
U-276Side B
US
November 3, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-U-277A-Side Runout
45-U-276-BB-Side Runout
U-277A-Side Label
U-276B-Side Label
US
November 3, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-U-277Side A Runout, Etched
45-U-276Side B Runout, Etched
U-277Side A Label
U-276Side B Label
US
November 3, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-U-277Side A runout, etched, Variant 1
45-U-276B xSide B runout, etched, Variant 1
45-U-277Side A runout, etched, Variant 2
45-U-276BSide B runout, etched, Variant 2
US
November 3, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-U-277Side A Runout, etched
45-U-276Side B Runout, etched
U-277Side A Label
U-276Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1679First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality 1679First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality 1679First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Sun SUNGT 266X7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Sun 281 / Third Man Records TMR - 2267", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2013 | US | Sun 281 / Third Man Records TMR - 2267", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 2013 | US | Sun 281 / Third Man Records TMR - 2267", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2019 | US | ORG Music ORGM-2153 / Sun ORGM-21533", Single Sided, Single, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited | 3", Single Sided, Single, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Sun SUN GT. 32X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Sun SUN-217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sun SUN #217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sun 2817", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Sun SUN 217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sun 2817", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Sun 2817", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Sun 2817", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Sun 2817", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Sun 2817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Sun 2817", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Sun SUN-217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | USA & Canada | Sun SUN 217", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AGreat Balls Of Fire1:50
- BYou Win Again2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Great Balls Of Fire are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Great Balls Of Fire are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 2019.
When was Great Balls Of Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Sun 281, released November 3, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Great Balls Of Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 281, K1679, 1679) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-U-277 and 45-U-276B x. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Great Balls 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.
