US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18000
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
o SS - 18000 A - I ARunout side A etched
c SS - 18000 B - I ARunout side B etched
Manny AlbamBrass On Fire
Vinyl pressings
Brass On Fire
by Manny Albam · 1966
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandCool JazzJazz
Brass On Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Brass On Fire
8 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SM 17000
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18000
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SS - 18000 A - IB O △ 9299 VRunout side A etched
SS 18000 B -1B O △ 9299 -x QSRunout side B etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18000
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SS-18000A-1A B 1 res o oSide A
SS-18000B-1A D res 1 o o
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SM 17000
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records, Inc. SUAL-932508
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | United Artists Records, Inc. SUAL-932508First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Solid State Records SS 18000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Solid State Records SS 18000 / Sunset Records SUS 96147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Solid State Records SS 18000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Solid State Records SM 17000First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Solid State Records SM 17000First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Solid State Records SS 18000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Solid State Records SS 18000First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | Spain | Solid State Records HSO 401-01 / Hispavox HSO 401-01LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Horizon HZ 112 / Solid State Records SUS 96147LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Solid State Records SS 18000LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1That Old Black Magic2:25
- A2Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe4:02
- A3Lullaby Of Broadway3:16
- A4My Heart Stood Still2:18
- A5My Old Flame2:52
- A6Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart2:13
- B1Strike Up The Band2:04
- B2After You've Gone2:45
- B3Carioca2:47
- B4I Get A Kick Out Of You2:20
- B5Jada2:17
- B6Just One Of Those Things2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brass On Fire are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Brass On Fire are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Brass On Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Solid State Records SS 18000.
How do I tell if my copy of Brass On Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS 18000, SM 17000, SUAL-932508) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o SS - 18000 A - I A and c SS - 18000 B - I A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brass 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.
