US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4720
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 4720 A ALt 5-22-80Runout side A
AL 4720 B ALt 5-23-80Runout side B
Son SealsChicago Fire
Vinyl pressings
Chicago Fire
by Son Seals · 1980
11 pressings6 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Chicago Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Chicago Fire
8 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4720
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 4720-A ☆Side A
AL 4720-B ☆Side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 838
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SNTF·838·A1 △Tone I BSide A runout
SNTF·838·B1 △T I ASide B runout
SNTF 838ASide A label
SNTF 838BSide B label
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jackal Records WOW 711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WOW-711-A TLC-T ncA side etched runout
WOW-711-B TLC-T ncB side etched runout
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 838
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1980- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 838
- 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Jackal Records WOW 711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Sonet SNTF 838First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Atlas Record LA23-3005First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Sonet SNTF 838First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Edison 607 509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Sonet SNTF 838First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Alligator Records AL 4720First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Alligator Records AL 4720LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | US | Alligator Records AL 4720First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Atlas Record LA23-3005 / Alligator Records LA23-3005LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Sonet 520375LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Buzzard Luck5:08
- A2I'm Not Tired3:39
- A3Leaving Home6:42
- A4Landlord At My Door4:25
- B1Gentleman From The Windy City4:08
- B2Goodbye Little Girl3:53
- B3Watching Every Move You Make3:42
- B4Crying Time Again4:37
- B5Nobody Wants A Loser4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chicago Fire are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Chicago Fire are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Chicago Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Alligator Records AL 4720.
How do I tell if my copy of Chicago Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 4720, SNTF 838, WOW 711, 607 509) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 4720 A ALt 5-22-80 and AL 4720 B ALt 5-23-80. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chicago 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.