US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6239
- Format
- LP, Album · 72
- Runout / matrix
KENDUN-SStamped On Both Sides
PD-1-6239 AS PRC-R-1-1-1 JMS PRCA-Side Etched
PD-1-6239 BS PRC-R-1-1-1 JMS PRCB-Side Etched
Vinyl pressings
Twice The Fire
by Peaches & Herb · 1979
39 pressings22 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Twice The 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 Twice The Fire
34 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 19 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6239Polydor 2391 433
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing, 24
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6239-AS-MN MR[logo] KENDUN-C JMS △24566 (2)Side A runout
PD-1-6239-BS-MN MR[logo] KENDUN-C △24566-X JMS (1)Side B runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6239
- Format
- LP, Album · 26
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6239-ASide 1 label
PD-1-6239-BSide 2 label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6239Polydor 2391 433
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6239-AS-GD KENDUN-A JMS K-1250 GOLSide 1 Runout
PD-1-6239-BS-GD KENDUN-B JMS GOL K-11251Side 2 Runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6239Polydor 2391 433
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Press, 73
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6239 AA Side Label
PD-1-6239 BB Side Label
T 1 PD·1·6239·AS·CT KENDUN-A JMSA Side Etch exc Kendun stamp
T 1 PD·1·6239·BS·CT KENDUN-A JMSB Side Etch exc Kendun stamp
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6239MVP Records PD-1-6239
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 56
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6239 AS CP1 JMSVariant 1 - Side A Runout
PD-1-6239 BS CP2 JMSVariant 1 - Side B Runout
PD-1-6239-AS-CP1 KENDUN-B JMS 2B PVariant 2 - Side A Runout
PD-1-6239-BS-CP1 KENDUN-B JMS B1 PVariant 2 - Side B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australasia | Polydor 2391 433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Polydor 2391 433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6239First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6239First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2391 433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2391 433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Polydor 2391 433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Polydor 2391 433First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2391 433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Polydor PD-1-6239First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1277First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1277First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16322 / MVP Records LPR 16322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2391 433 / MVP Records 2391 433First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Polydor 2391 433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Colombia | Polydor 2391433LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor 2391 433LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11756LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Roller-Skatin' Mate6:48
- A2Gypsy lady6:03
- A3I Pledge My Love4:11
- A4Love Lift3:18
- B1Howzabout Some Love4:24
- B2(I Want Us) Back Together6:26
- B3Put It There4:06
- B4Gettin' Down, Gettin' Down5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twice The Fire are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Twice The Fire are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1979 and 1986.
When was Twice The Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australasia, Brazil and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6239.
How do I tell if my copy of Twice The Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6239, 2391 433, MPF 1277, LPR 16322) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KENDUN-S and PD-1-6239 AS PRC-R-1-1-1 JMS PRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twice The 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.
