US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S-124Side A, Label
S-125◈Side B, Label
Louis ArmstrongKiss Of Fire
Vinyl pressings
Kiss Of Fire
by Louis Armstrong · 1953
11 pressings5 countriesJazz
Kiss Of Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Kiss Of Fire
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 2012First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 2012First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca ED 2012 / Decca BME 90997", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca ED 2012 / Decca BME 90997", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca ED 2012 / Decca BME 90997", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca ED 2012 / Decca BME 90997", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca ED 2012 / Decca BME.90997", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Canada | Decca ED 20127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | CID 105.5017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Sweden | Decca ED 2012 / Decca BME 90997", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Europe | Decca ED 2012 / Decca BME.90997", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Kiss Of Fire
- A2I'll Walk Alone
- B1Takes Two To Tango
- B2Sit Down, You're Rocking The Boat
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss Of Fire are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Kiss Of Fire are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1953 and 1957.
When was Kiss Of Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Decca ED 2012.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss Of Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED 2012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-124 and S-125◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kiss 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.
