US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Reality D-239
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
D P (P) D 239 A4A-Side Runout Etching
P AP E A D 239 B1 G1B-Side Runout Etching
Rock Master Scott And The Dynamic ThreeThe Roof Is On Fire
Vinyl pressings
The Roof Is On Fire
by Rock Master Scott And The Dynamic Three · 1985
11 pressings2 countriesElectroHip HopElectronicHip Hop
The Roof Is On Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 The Roof Is On Fire
7 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Reality D-239
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
P AP D 239 A₁Side A Runout, variant 1
P AP ᴀ D239 B₁Side B Runout, variant 1
P AP 1 A D 239 A2Side A Runout, variant 2
P AP A D 239 B2Side B Runout, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Reality D-239
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E P (T) D 239 A4 F2A-Side Runout Etching
D P AP A D 239 B1 F2B-Side Runout Etching
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Reality 955Fantasy 955
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Reality Fantasy 955
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Reality D-239
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
D 239 4 (T) PSide A runout
A D239 B 1 P A-PSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Reality 955 / Fantasy 955First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Reality D-239First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Reality D-239First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Reality D-239 / Danya Records D-23912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1985 | US | Reality Fantasy 955First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Reality D-239First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Reality D-239First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Reality D-239First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | GQ Magazine GQAX0412" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label SSDJ001A12", White Label, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Reality D-23912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Roof Is On Fire4:08
- B1The Roof Is On Fire (Scratchin')3:16
- B2The Roof Is On Fire (Jivin')3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Roof Is On Fire are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Roof Is On Fire are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 2004.
When was The Roof Is On Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Reality D-239.
How do I tell if my copy of The Roof Is On Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-239, 955, Fantasy 955) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D P (P) D 239 A4 and P AP E A D 239 B1 G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.