Netherlands
June 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings FLX 3128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jerry Lee LewisGreat Balls Of Fire / Breathless
Vinyl pressings
Great Balls Of Fire / Breathless
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1964
13 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackRock & RollRockStage & Screen
Great Balls Of Fire / Breathless was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 / Breathless
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FLX 3128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | London Records PD 93847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Original Sound OBG 45387", Reissue, 45 RPM, Single | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Polydor 889 312-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Polydor 889 312-7D7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | Polydor 889 312-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-38327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PZ 5712", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 889 312-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 889 312-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PO 57 / Polydor 889312-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Sun 6094 0047", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Sun 6094 0047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGreat Balls Of Fire2:36
- BBreathless2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Great Balls Of Fire / Breathless are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Great Balls Of Fire / Breathless are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 1989.
When was Great Balls Of Fire / Breathless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Netherlands. One of them is London American Recordings FLX 3128, released June 18, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Great Balls Of Fire / Breathless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FLX 3128) 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 Great Balls Of Fire / Breathless 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.
