UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 275Magnet mag 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAG 275 ALabel side A
MAG 275 BLabel side B
This Island EarthTake Me To The Fire
Vinyl pressings
Take Me To The Fire
by This Island Earth · 1985
10 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Take Me To The Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Take Me To The Fire
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGT 275
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet magp 275
- Format
- 7", Single, Compilation, Limited Edition · Double Pack
- Runout / matrix
MAG 275 ALabel side A
MAG 275 BLabel side B
MAG 266 ALabel side C
MAG 266 BLabel side D
Australia
July 15, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet K-9752Magnet MAG 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-65117Side A label
MX-65118Side B label
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGT 275
- Format
- 12"
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 107 498
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107498 A-1/85 S IRunout side A
DM 107498 B-1/85 S IRunout side B
S 107 498 ALabel side A
S 107 498 BLabel side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Magnet MAGT 275First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Europe | Magnet 107 498First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Magnet 883 101-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Magnet 883 101-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Magnet MM 9216First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Magnet M 7225First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Magnet MAG 275 / Magnet mag 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Magnet MAGT 275First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Magnet magp 275First year7", Single, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Australia | Magnet K-9752 / Magnet MAG 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATake Me To The Fire6:22
- B1Pearl Of Love5:46
- B2Take Me To The Fire (Instrumental)4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Me To The Fire are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Take Me To The Fire are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Take Me To The Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Magnet MAG 275.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Me To The Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAG 275, MAGT 275, magp 275, K-9752) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAG 275 A and MAG 275 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Me To The 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.