Denmark
1984- Label and catalog number
- MRM Record Company BIKO 840503Vision Music BIKO 840503
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST WK 30 . 332 - A SSTRunout side A
ST WK 30 . 332 - B SSTRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Fit For Fight
by Witch Cross · 1984
21 pressings6 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Fit For Fight was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Fit For Fight
4 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Roadracer Records IRD-010Roadracer Records IRD010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RRR-209-A (IRD 010 A) CR [Cinram Logo]Side A runout
RRR-209-B (IRD 010 B) CR [Cinram Logo]Side B runout
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RRR 209Attic RRR 209
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(CR) RRR-209-ARunout A
(CR) RRR 209 BRunout B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9830
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR 9830-A//5557 3-1Runout side A
RR 9830-B//5557 4-1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Roadrunner Records RRR 209 / Attic RRR 209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Denmark | MRM Record Company BIKO 840503 / Vision Music BIKO 840503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Roadracer Records IRD-010 / Roadracer Records IRD010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5187LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5187LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Hells Headbangers HELLS PLP 044LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2012 | US | Hells Headbangers HELLS LP 091LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | US | Hells Headbangers HELLS LP 091LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | US | Hells Headbangers HELLS LP 091LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | US | Hells Headbangers HELLS LP 091LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited |
| 2026 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 607LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Nightflight To Tokyo4:12
- A2Face Of A Clown5:17
- A3Rocking The Night Away5:10
- A4Killer Dogs5:02
- B1Fight The Fire5:19
- B2Axe Dance3:20
- B3Light Of A Torch5:44
- B4Alien Savage6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fit For Fight are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Fit For Fight are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 2026.
When was Fit For Fight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Denmark, US, Canada, Europe. One of them is MRM Record Company BIKO 840503.
How do I tell if my copy of Fit For Fight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BIKO 840503, IRD-010, RRR 209, RR 9830) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST WK 30 . 332 - A SST and ST WK 30 . 332 - B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fit For Fight 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.