Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 315Elektra ELK K 52 315
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STRAWBERRY (c) R/S Alsdorf 52315 AStamped A-side
STRAWBERRY (c) R/S Alsdorf 52315 BStamped B-side
Vinyl pressings
Fire Down Under
by Riot · 1981
28 pressings10 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Fire Down Under was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Down Under
16 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 52315
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
·STRAWBERRY· W-1 K+52315+ARunout Side A
·STRAWBERRY· W-8 K+52315+BRunout Side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 52315
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
·STRAWBERRY· W-1 K+52315+ARunout Side A
·STRAWBERRY· W-8 K+52315+BRunout Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 5E-546
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · AR
- Runout / matrix
5E-546-A-3-SHAR + SLM + △795 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-15973-A3 MASTERDISK HWVariant 1, Side A etched exc. [Allied 'ɑ' logo], SLM, MASTERDISK stamped
5E-546-B-2-SHAR + SLM ++ △795-x [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-15974-B2 MASTERDISK HWVariant 1, Side B etched exc. [Allied 'ɑ' logo], SLM, MASTERDISK stamped
5E-546-A-2-SHAR + SLM + △795 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-15973-A2 MASTERDISK HWVariant 2, Side A etched exc. [Allied 'ɑ' logo], SLM, MASTERDISK stamped
5E-546-B-2-SHAR + SLM ++ △795-x [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-15974-B2 MASTERDISK HWVariant 2, Side B etched exc. [Allied 'ɑ' logo], SLM, MASTERDISK stamped
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 5E-546
- Format
- LP, Album · SP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
5E-546-A-SH-SP + SLM + ∆795 ̶ɑ̶ SP MASTERDISK HW O-ISMI-2Side A runout, variant 1
5E-546-B-SH-SP + SLM + ∆795-X ̶ɑ̶ SP MASTERDISK HW O-ISMI-1Side B runout, variant 1
5E-546-A-SH-SP + SLM + ∆795 ̶ɑ̶ SP MASTERDISK HW O-ISMI-3Side A runout, variant 2
5E-546-B-SH-SP + SLM + ∆795-X SP MASTERDISK HW O-ISMI-2Side B runout, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 5E-546
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
5E-546-A-3-SHAR △795 B-15973-A3 HWA-Side Runout Etching
5E-546-B-2-SHAR △795-X B-15974-B2 HWB-Side Runout Etching
SLM MASTERDISK ɑRunout Stamp Both Sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Elektra X5E-546First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Elektra X5E-546First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Elektra ELK 52 315 / Elektra 5E-546First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Elektra ELK K 52 315 (5E-546)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 315 / Elektra ELK K 52 315First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Elektra ELK K 52 315 / Elektra ELK 52 315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Victor VIP-6773First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Victor VIP-6773First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Elektra ELK 52 315First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Elektra K 52315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Elektra K 52315First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK & Europe | Elektra ELK K 52 315 / Elektra ELK 52 315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Elektra 5E-546First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Elektra 5E-546First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Elektra 5E-546First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Audio Fidelity AFZTL 1511LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2011 | US | Audio Fidelity AFZTL 1511LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2011 | US | Audio Fidelity AFZM LP-1511LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2012 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15133-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15481-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15481-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15481-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3254 / Elektra MOVLP3254LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 315LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Swords And Tequila3:15
- A2Fire Down Under2:30
- A3Feel The Same4:51
- A4Outlaw4:11
- A5Don't Bring Me Down3:00
- B1Don't Hold Back3:12
- B2Altar Of The King4:43
- B3No Lies4:18
- B4Run For Your Life3:15
- B5Flashbacks4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fire Down Under are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Fire Down Under are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 2023.
When was Fire Down Under first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra ELK 52 315.
How do I tell if my copy of Fire Down Under is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELK 52 315, K 52315, 5E-546, X5E-546) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STRAWBERRY (c) R/S Alsdorf 52315 A and STRAWBERRY (c) R/S Alsdorf 52315 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fire Down Under 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.
