US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MCA-40945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC 7687E W1 -回 LBRunout side A
MC 7657 W1 -回 LBRunout side B
MC 7687 ELabel side A
MC 7657Label side B
Carol DouglasBurnin'
Vinyl pressings
Burnin'
by Carol Douglas · 1978
22 pressings14 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'
19 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 13 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-40945
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MCA-40945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MCA-40945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC 7687E W2 ◈-P-◈ LBrunouts
(MC7687E)labels
UK
September 1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International BURN12Midsong International 2001 821
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Brown
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International BURN 7Midsong International 2001 821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Image IS226First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Brazil | EMI 31C 006 62189First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Midsong International MCA-40945 / MCA Records MCA-40945First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 45.MD.1121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2001 821 / Midsong International 2001 821First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Guatemala | Polydor 2001 821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Midsong International ZBM 7113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Midsong International ZBM 7113First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Midsong International VIP-2674First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | GIP GS 36.483 / GIP GS 36483First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Netherlands | GIP GS 36.483 / GIP GS 36483First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Panama | Polydor 2001 821First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | Midsong International 08-688First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | UK | Midsong International BURN 7 / Midsong International 2001 821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MCA-40945First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Midsong International 2002 82112", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Midsong International VIP-26747", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABurnin'3:29
- BLet's Get Down To Doin' It Tonight4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burnin' are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Burnin' are listed here, from 14 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-40945.
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-40945, BURN12, BURN 7, IS226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC 7687E W1 -回 LB and MC 7657 W1 -回 LB. 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.
