Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 460139 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01 460139 1A1Runout side A
01 460139 1B1Runout side B
FC 40845On label
Jimmy CliffHanging Fire
Vinyl pressings
Hanging Fire
by Jimmy Cliff · 1987
13 pressings13 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Hanging Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Hanging Fire
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 460139 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
460139-1-A-1 AD2Side A
460139-1-B-1 AD2Side B
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 460139-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX219199
MX219200
Colombia
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 142145
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 460139-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Colombia | CBS 142145First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 460139 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | CBS CBS 460139 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Argentina | Columbia 120-005LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Brazil | Discos CBS 231.080 / Discos CBS 231080LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia FC 40845LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | CBS CBS 460139 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Oneness BL 40845LP | LP |
| 1988 | South Africa | CBS ASF 3200LP | LP |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS 460139-1LP | LP |
| 1988 | US | Columbia C 40845 / Columbia FC 40845LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10609LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love Me Love Me4:24
- A2Hanging Fire5:23
- A3Girls And Cars5:02
- A4She Was So Right For Me4:43
- B1It's Time5:21
- B2Reggae Down Babylon4:23
- B3Hold Tight (Eye For An Eye)4:22
- B4Soar Like An Eagle5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hanging Fire are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hanging Fire are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Hanging Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, Australia, Colombia. One of them is CBS CBS 460139 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Hanging Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 460139 1, 460139-1, 142145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 460139 1A1 and 01 460139 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hanging 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.
