US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MCA-3048Midsong International MCA 3048
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
MCA1517Side A Label
MCA1518Side B Label
Carol DouglasBurnin'
Vinyl pressings
Burnin'
by Carol Douglas · 1978
23 pressings17 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Burnin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Burnin'
21 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 16 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MCA-3048Midsong International MCA 3048
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed · Gloversville
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1517 W1 ⧈-G-⧈Side A runout
MCA 1518 W1 LB ⧈-G-⧈Side B runout
MCA 1517Side A Label
MCA 1518Side B Label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 630
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International 2310 630
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Image ILP800
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI 31C 064 61913
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Image ILP800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | EMI 31C 064 61913First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1978 | Canada | Midsong International MCA-3048 / Midsong International MCA 3048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 406-MDSE 1503 / Midsong International 406-MDSE. 1503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Midsong International ZPLM 34053First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Partially Mixed, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Misprint, Partially Mixed, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | Midsong International ZPLM 34053First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Midsong International ZPLM 34053First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Midsong International VIP-6583First yearLP, Partially Mixed, Promo · Promo | LP, Partially Mixed, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Midsong International VIP-6583First yearLP, Partially Mixed | LP, Partially Mixed |
| 1978 | Kenya | Polydor 2310 630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | GIP GL 555.069First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Philippines | Midsong International 2310 630 / Polydor 2310 630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Portugal | Midsong International 2-47.001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2310 630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2310 630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fell In Love For The First Time Today7:08
- A2Burnin'5:12
- A3Let's Get Down To Doin' It Tonight4:56
- B1Night Fever6:30
- B2Let You Come Into My Life5:28
- B3So You Win Again3:31
- B4All My Love3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burnin' are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Burnin' are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Burnin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Midsong International MCA-3048.
How do I tell if my copy of Burnin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-3048, 2310 630, ILP800, 31C 064 61913) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA1517 and MCA1518. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Burnin' 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.
