Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VJ 8151A
VJ 8151B
Vivian JacksonFire In Kingston
Vinyl pressings
Fire In Kingston
by Vivian Jackson · 1976
10 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Fire In Kingston was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Fire In Kingston
2 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VJ - 8151 - A FRMSide A
VJ - 8151 - B FRMSide 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.
1970s2 pressings
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Pressure Sounds PSS1557", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK | Pressure Sounds PSS1557", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2024 | UK | Prophets7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Prophet Record / Vivian Jackson (Yabby You)7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Prophets7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Prophet Record / Vivian Jackson (Yabby You)7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prophet Record / Vivian Jackson (Yabby You)7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFire In Kingston
- BKingston Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fire In Kingston are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fire In Kingston are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Fire In Kingston first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Jamaica. One of them is Prophets.
How do I tell if my copy of Fire In Kingston is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VJ 8151 and VJ 8151. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fire In Kingston 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.