US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 7770
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(RAA6250VI)SSide A Label
(RAA6251)SSide B Label
OsibisaFire / Adwoa
Vinyl pressings
Fire / Adwoa
by Osibisa · 1973
10 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Fire / Adwoa was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 / Adwoa
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 7770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(RAA6250VI)A-Side Label Master Number
(RAA6250VI)SB-Side Label Master Number
New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records B 7770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Peru
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBR 7770
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records B 7770First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Peru | Warner Bros. Records WBR 7770First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records WB 7770First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records WB 7770First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records WBCS-7.0717", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 3507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 3507", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 3507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 3507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Panama | Warner Bros. Records WB 77707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFire3:05
- BAdwoa4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fire / Adwoa are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fire / Adwoa are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Fire / Adwoa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, New Zealand, Peru. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WB 7770.
How do I tell if my copy of Fire / Adwoa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 7770, B 7770, WBR 7770) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (RAA6250VI)S and (RAA6251)S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fire / Adwoa 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.
