UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2078Virgin V 2078
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2078-A-3 A PORKY PRIME CUT ⋀Side A runout, etched & stamped
V-2078-B-3 ⋀ BILBO.MASTER ROOM.Side B runout, etched & stamped
The Mighty DiamondsIce On Fire
Vinyl pressings
Ice On Fire
by The Mighty Diamonds · 1977
12 pressings6 countriesReggaeReggae
Ice On Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Ice On Fire
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2078Virgin V 2078
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
V-2078-A-3 A PORKY PRIME CUT ⋀Side A runout, etched & stamped
V-2078-B-3 ⋀ BILBO.MASTER ROOM.Side B runout, etched & stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin PZ 34454Virgin 34454
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
o TI AL-34454-1D ATLANTIC STUDIOS G.P.Side A runout
o T I BL-34454-1C @tGP BSide B runout
AL 34454Side A label
BL 34454Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin PZ 34454Virgin 34454
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AL-34454- 1F B2 ATLANTIC STUDIOS G. P.Side A runout
2 S BL-34454-1E A1Side B runout
AL 34454A-side label
BL 34454B-side label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin PZ 34454
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2933731
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Virgin 2933731First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Ccp Records GAE (E) 108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Virgin V2078 / Virgin V 2078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Virgin V2078 / Virgin V 2078First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Virgin PZ 34454 / Virgin 34454First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Virgin PZ 34454First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Virgin PZ 34454 / Virgin 34454First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2078LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Virgin FL 11LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2000 | US | Caroline Records CAR49920LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Virgin 535 207-1 / Virgin 00600753520710LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Europe | Virgin 535 207-1LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Country Living3:38
- A2You Are Just A Song2:59
- A3If I Should Leave You3:43
- A4Tonight4:21
- A5Coming Through2:51
- A6Get Out Of My Life Woman3:20
- B1Sneakin Sally Through The Alley2:50
- B2Little Angel3:22
- B3Cat-O-Nine3:46
- B4Back Weh Mafia3:35
- B5Whole Wide World3:46
- B6Tracks Of My Tears3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ice On Fire are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ice On Fire are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2014.
When was Ice On Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, France, South Africa. One of them is Virgin V2078.
How do I tell if my copy of Ice On Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2078, PZ 34454, 2933731, GAE (E) 108) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-2078-A-3 A PORKY PRIME CUT ⋀ and V-2078-B-3 ⋀ BILBO.MASTER ROOM.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ice 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.
