UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- PVK Records PV 30
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PV.30.A.1 M5 AGRO AGRO RON LEE A PORKY PRIME CUT ∴Side A runout, etched
PV.30.B.2 ∴ PORKYSide B runout, etched
NightmareGreat Balls Of Fire
Vinyl pressings
Great Balls Of Fire
by Nightmare · 1979
13 pressings9 countriesNew WaveHard RockElectronicRock
Great Balls Of Fire 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 Great Balls Of Fire
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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- PVK Records PV 30
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · A4 presentation folder
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- 7 Records MS 381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Accord ACX 135025
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records 6.12633 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- F1 Team P 537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | 7 Records MS 381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Accord ACX 135025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Creole Records 6.12633 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Creole Records 6.12633 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | F1 Team P 537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | GIP GIP 4088First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Bullet B 193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | PVK Records PV 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | PVK Records PV 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Trebol TI 7037112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1980 | Mexico | Musart MI-306447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-71927", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | RCA SPBO-7192 / RCA Victor SPBO-71927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGreat Balls Of Fire
- BWitch Woman
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Great Balls Of Fire are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Great Balls Of Fire are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Great Balls Of Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is PVK Records PV 30.
How do I tell if my copy of Great Balls Of Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PV 30, MS 381, ACX 135025, 6.12633 AC) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PV.30.A.1 M5 AGRO AGRO RON LEE A PORKY PRIME CUT ∴ and PV.30.B.2 ∴ PORKY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Great Balls 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.