UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 125 (T)Elektra EKR125TW
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
EKR 125 T A2 PR-PRunout side A
EKR 125 T B2 PR-PRunout side B
The DoorsLight My Fire
Vinyl pressings
Light My Fire
by The Doors · 1991
11 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
Light My Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Light My Fire
7 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
May 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7559-64877-7Elektra EKR125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 755 964877-7-ARunout side A variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 755 964877-7-BRunout side B variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 755 964877-7-A 5Runout side A variant 2
WMME Alsdorf 755 964877-7-B 2Runout side B variant 2
Europe
May 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7559-64877-7Elektra EKR 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Center Hole
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 755 964877-7-A 24Runout A, stamped [etched "24"]
WMME Alsdorf 755 964877-7-BRunout B, stamped
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7559-66538-0Elektra EKR125T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR125Elektra 7559-64877-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK & Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7559-66538-0Elektra EKR125T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EKR-125T-A 1side A
EKR-125T-B 1side B
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Elektra 7559-66538-0 / Elektra EKR125TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Elektra 7559-64877-7 / Elektra EKR125First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Elektra EKR125 / Elektra 7559-64877-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Elektra EKR 125 (T) / Elektra EKR125TWFirst year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | UK | Elektra EKR125 / Elektra 7559-64877-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1991 | UK | Elektra EKR125 / Elektra 7559-64877-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Elektra 7559-66538-0 / Elektra EKR125TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Elektra 7559-64877-7 / Elektra EKR125First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Elektra 7559-64877-7 / Elektra EKR 125First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Elektra GS 455117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Elektra GS 455117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALight My Fire (Edit)2:55
- BPeople Are Strange2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Light My Fire are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Light My Fire are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Light My Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe, France, UK & Europe. One of them is Elektra EKR 125 (T).
How do I tell if my copy of Light My Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKR 125 (T), 7559-64877-7, 7559-66538-0, EKR125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKR 125 T A2 PR-P and EKR 125 T B2 PR-P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Light My 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.
