Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Radiorama Productions RA 87.07Radiorama Productions RA-87.07
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RA 87 ● ARunout side A
RA 87 ● BRunout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Fire
by Radiorama · 1987
12 pressings7 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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
3 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 609 588
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 609588 A-1/11-87Runout Groove Side A
DM 609588 B-1/11-87Runout Groove Side B
S 609 588 ALabel Side A
S 609 588 BLabel Side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 109 588
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109588 A-1/11-87Runout, side A, variant 1
DM DS 109588 B-1/11-87Runout, side B, variant 1
DM DS 109588 A-1/11-87Runout, side A, variant 2
DM DS 109588 B-1/11-87 IIRunout, side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Ariola 609 588First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Ariola 109 588First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Not On Label 609 58812", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1987 | Italy | Radiorama Productions RA 87.07 / Radiorama Productions RA-87.07First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 855512" | 12" |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Taurus Records TSR 369112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 814912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 71497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 814912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Canyon International C12Y036212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | Canyon International C12Y036212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AFire5:46
- BFire5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fire are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fire are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, Europe. One of them is Radiorama Productions RA 87.07.
How do I tell if my copy of Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RA 87.07, 609 588, 109 588) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RA 87 ● A and RA 87 ● B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
