US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5003
- Format
- LP, Album
Rita CoolidgeInside The Fire
Vinyl pressings
Inside The Fire
by Rita Coolidge · 1984
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Inside The Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Inside The Fire
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMA 5003 A1
AMA 5003 B1
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L-38250
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP 5003-A TLC-A CRSide 1 etched
SP 5003-B TLC-A CRSide 2 etched
SP-05003-ASide 1 label
SP-05003-BSide 2 label
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLX 65003A&M Records SP 5003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL 19-SP65003 A2 INT .-2 [Trumpet logo] TML-M ARunout side A
NL 19-SP65003 B2 INT-2 [Trumpet logo] TML-M ARunout side B
SP 05003-aLabel side A in parentheses
SP 05003-bLabel side B in parentheses
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-28097
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | A&M Records L-38250First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | A&M Records AMLX 65003 / A&M Records SP 5003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28097First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 65003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | A&M Records SP-5003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2222442 / A&M Records SP-5003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2222442 / A&M Records SP-5003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hit Me On The Loveside4:07
- A2Do You Believe In Love3:34
- A3I Can't Afford That Feeling Anymore3:49
- A4Games3:30
- A5Wishing Star3:40
- B1I'm Comin' Home3:55
- B2Something Said Love3:36
- B3Love From Tokyo3:42
- B4Survivor3:29
- B5Love Is Muddy Water3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inside The Fire are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Inside The Fire are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Inside The Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-5003.
How do I tell if my copy of Inside The Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-5003, AMA 5003, L-38250, AMLX 65003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Inside 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.
