US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Reality D-230
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
P ᴬ D 230 A2A-Side Runout Etching
P ᴬ D 230 B2B-Side Runout Etching
Rock Master Scott And The Dynamic ThreeRequest Line / The Roof Is On Fire
Vinyl pressings
Request Line / The Roof Is On Fire
by Rock Master Scott And The Dynamic Three · 1984
10 pressings2 countriesElectroHip Hop
Request Line / The Roof Is On 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 Request Line / The Roof Is On Fire
6 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Reality D-230
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P A D 230 A1 G2Runout, Side A (Variant 1)
P A D 230 B3 -bvRunout, Side B (Variant 1)
P A D 230 A1 F9Runout, Side A (Variant 2)
D-230 B1 A2 (W) G1 ARunout, Side B (Variant 2)
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Reality Fantasy 951
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Reality D-230
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- ChanneL Records CHAN 12-41
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHANNEL 12 - 39 - A1 FOON MASTERINGRunout side A
CHANNEL 12 - 39 - B1 FOON MASTERINGRunout side B
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- ChanneL Records CHAN 45-41
- 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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | ChanneL Records CHAN 12-41First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | ChanneL Records CHAN 45-41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Reality D-230First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Reality D-23012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Reality Fantasy 951First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Reality D-230First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Reality D-230First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | US | Reality D-23012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Channel Records CHAN. 12/46 / Channel Records 12/4612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| ? | Belgium | Channel Records CHAN. 12/4612", Mispress | 12", Mispress |
Tracklist
- A1Request Line (Vocal)6:46
- A2Request Line (Dub)3:49
- B1The Roof Is On Fire (Club DJ) (Warning: Explicit Ending)5:31
- B2The Roof Is On Fire (Break Dancers)4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Request Line / The Roof Is On Fire are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Request Line / The Roof Is On Fire are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1984 and 1993.
When was Request Line / The Roof Is On Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Belgium. One of them is Reality D-230.
How do I tell if my copy of Request Line / The Roof Is On Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-230, Fantasy 951, CHAN 12-41, CHAN 45-41) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P ᴬ D 230 A2 and P ᴬ D 230 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Request Line / The Roof Is On 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.