Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 600 230Ariola 600 230-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
600230 A-4/80S Made in GermanySide A
600230 B-2/80S Made in GermanySide B
S 600 230 ALabel Side A
S 600 230 BLabel Side B
O.R.S. (Orlando Riva Sound)Fire On The Water
Vinyl pressings
Fire On The Water
by O.R.S. (Orlando Riva Sound) · 1980
15 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
Fire On The Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 On The Water
14 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 101 820Ariola 101 820-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
101820 A-2/80S Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
10182 0 B-2/80S Ⅱ Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
101820 A-2/80S Ⅱ Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
10182 0 B-2/80S Ⅱ Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 101 820Ariola 101 820-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
101820 A-2/80S Made in GermanyRunout side A
10182 0 B-2/80S II. Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 101 820 ALabel side A
S 101 820 BLabel side B
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 101 820Ariola 101 820-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
101820 A-2/80S M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y̷Runout A, stamped
10182 0 B-2/80S M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y̷Runout B, stamped
012Runout A&B, etched
S 101 820 ALabel A
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 101 820Ariola 101 820-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
101820 A-2/80S Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
10182 0 B-2/80S Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 101 820 ALabel A
S 101 820 BLabel B
Bolivia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AAS-9038Ariola AAS - 9038
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Ariola 101 820 / Ariola 101 820-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Austria | Ariola 101 820 / Ariola 101 820-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Bolivia | Ariola AAS-9038 / Ariola AAS - 9038First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0441)00004First year12", Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0441)00004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Ariola 101 820First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Arabella 101 820First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | France | Arabella 101 820First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 600 230 / Ariola 600 230-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 101 820 / Ariola 101 820-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 101 820 / Ariola 101 820-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Ariola 101 820 / Ariola 101 820-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Peru | Ariola 101 820First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Ariola ARS 2107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Ariola 101 8207", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AFire On The Water4:47
- BThe Blaze4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fire On The Water are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Fire On The Water are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Fire On The Water first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, Austria, Bolivia, Colombia and more. One of them is Ariola 600 230.
How do I tell if my copy of Fire On The Water is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600 230, 101 820, AAS-9038, 18(0441)00004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 600230 A-4/80S Made in Germany and 600230 B-2/80S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fire On The Water 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.
