US
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA881-H
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 UALA-881-1 F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
T1 UALA-881-B F4 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
Ronnie LawsFlame
Vinyl pressings
Flame
by Ronnie Laws · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
Flame was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Flame
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA881-H
- Format
- LP, Album · All Disc pressing
- Runout / matrix
77 UALA-881-1 F3Side A etched, variant 1
77 UALA-881-2 F3 KlSide B etched, variant 1
UALA-881-1 F1 (2) (3) CXSide A etched, variant 2
UALA-881-2 F1 CX JASide B etched, variant 2
US
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA881-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UALA-881-1 F1 (2) MASTERED BY CAPITOL R f KPSide A runout
UALA-881-2 F1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL R f KPSide B runout
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 30204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAG 30204 A-2U 1 BilBoSide A runout
UAG 30204 B-1U 2 BilBo 1Side B runout
UAG 30204ASide A label
UAG 30204BSide B label
Australia
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L 36810
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-C064-082.683
- 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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA881-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GP-3177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | United Artists Records UA-LA-881-H-8First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | United Artists Records UAG 30204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | United Artists Records L 36810First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | United Artists Records UA-C064-082.683First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA881-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA881-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA881-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Liberty LN-10232LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1All For You3:04
- A2These Days4:35
- A3Flame7:06
- A4Living Love4:12
- B1Love Is Here4:53
- B2Grace6:02
- B3Joy5:34
- B4Live Your Life Away3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flame are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Flame are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Flame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Spain and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA881-H, released September 22, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Flame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA881-H, UAG 30204, L 36810, UA-C064-082.683) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 UALA-881-1 F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL and T1 UALA-881-B F4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flame 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.
