UK
March 1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 91
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MERX 91 A//2∇420 H 11 1 TOWN HOUSERunout Side A
MERX 91 B//2∇420 H 11 5 TOWN HOUSERunout Side B
The Boomtown RatsHouse On Fire
Vinyl pressings
House On Fire
by The Boomtown Rats · 1982
15 pressings11 countriesNew WaveDubElectronicRock
House On Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 House On Fire
15 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 11 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
March 1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 91
- Format
- 7", Single · Yellow Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MER 91 A//27420 H TOWNHOUSE . 1 2
MER 91 B//2742 0 H TOWNHOUSE . 1 2
UK
March 1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 91
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
MER 91 A//2▽420 H TOWN HOUSE . 1 4Side A runout variant 1
MER 91 B//2▽42 0 H TOWN HOUSE . 1 5Side B runout variant 1
MER 91 A // 2 ▽ 420 H TOWN HOUSE 1 1 1Side A runout variant 2
MER 91 B // 2 ▽ 420 H TOWN HOUSE 1 1 1Side B runout variant 2
UK
March 1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 91
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 509
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
A MX205645 6059509-81Side 1 stamped
A MX205646 6059509-2Side 2 stamped
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 509
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6059 509First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | France | Mercury 6059 509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6059 509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6400 569First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | WEA IR 18961First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mercury 6059 509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Mercury 6059 509First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6059 509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Mercury 60 59 509First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Zimbabwe | MGM Records TOS 1375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MERX 91First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MER 91First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MER 91First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MERX 91First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
Tracklist
- AHouse On Fire
- BEurope Looked Ugly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House On Fire are there?
15 vinyl pressings of House On Fire are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was House On Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mercury MERX 91, released March 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of House On Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERX 91, MER 91, 6059 509, 6400 569) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MERX 91 A//2∇420 H 11 1 TOWN HOUSE and MERX 91 B//2∇420 H 11 5 TOWN HOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is House 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.
