US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR 1010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CR 1010 AA runout
CR 1010 BB runout
CR 1010 AA label
CR 1010 BB label
Legs DiamondFire Power
Vinyl pressings
Fire Power
by Legs Diamond · 1979
10 pressings8 countriesHard RockRock
Fire Power 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 Fire Power
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-1010Cream CR 1010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CR 1010 ASide A runout - etched
CR 1010 BSide B runout - etched
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR1010
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Cream 9316-1010
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR. 8542
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Cream INT 148.106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TD INT 148.106-A Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout A-side
TD INT 148.106-B Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout B-side
148 107 AOn label A-side
148 107 BOn label B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Cream CR1010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Cream 9316-1010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Cream CR. 8542First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Cream INT 148.106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Cream VIP-6659First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Cream VIP-6659First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Cream CRAT 1010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Cream CR 1010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Cream CR-1010 / Cream CR 1010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Philippines | A & W Records International CR 1010LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Underworld King3:38
- A2More Than Meets The Eye3:03
- A3You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'3:23
- A4Remember My Name4:36
- A5Chicago3:01
- B1Midnight Lady3:39
- B2Help Wanted3:34
- B3Come With Me4:02
- B4Tragedy3:28
- B5Man At The Top4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fire Power are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fire Power are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Fire Power first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Cream CR 1010.
How do I tell if my copy of Fire Power is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 1010, CR-1010, CR1010, 9316-1010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR 1010 A and CR 1010 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fire Power 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.