US
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records S-1886
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 30338 2 SSide A, Stamped except S, Etched
YW 30340 1 SSide B, Stamped, except S, Etched
Jerry Lee LewisI'm On Fire
Vinyl pressings
I'm On Fire
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1964
11 pressings9 countriesRockabillyRock
I'm On Fire 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 I'm On Fire
11 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 9 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
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records S-1886
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1324Philips 320169 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
320169 1F//1V420 1 1 2A stamped
320169 2F//1V420 1 2 2B stamped
320169 1FA label
320169 2FB label
Canada
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury S-1886X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 320 169 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-1886 AA Side Matrix
S-1886 BB Side Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Philips BF-103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | France | Philips 434.548 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Philips 320 169 BF / Philips 320169 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 327 404 JFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | South Africa | Philips SSP.844First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Sweden | Philips 320 169 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Philips BF 1324 / Philips 320169 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury S-1886XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 320 169 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records S-1886First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records S-1886First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI'm On Fire2:22
- BBread And Butter Man2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm On Fire are there?
11 vinyl pressings of I'm On Fire are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was I'm On Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Smash Records S-1886, released February 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm On Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-1886, BF 1324, S-1886X, 320 169 BF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 30338 2 S and YW 30340 1 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'm 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.
