US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 762-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A- ▷ 884- 762-1 - AS - HRM STERLINGRunout Side A
A- ▷ 884- 762-1 - BS - HRM STERLINGRunout Side B
Con Funk ShunBurnin' Love
Vinyl pressings
Burnin' Love
by Con Funk Shun · 1986
10 pressings3 countriesElectroDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Burnin' Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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' Love
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 762-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 884 762-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 762-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 762-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Club JABX 32
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JABX 32 A//1∇420 R 1 1 ToneSide A stamped,etched
JABX 32 B//2∇420 R 1 1Side B stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 884 888-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 884 888-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Club JABX 32First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Club JAB 32First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | UK | Club JABX 32 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 884 762-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Polydor 884 762-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 884 762-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 884 762-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 884 762-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Burnin' Love (Club Mix)7:24
- A2Burnin' Love (Dub Version)9:32
- B1Burnin' Love (LP Version)3:57
- B2Candy5:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burnin' Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Burnin' Love are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Burnin' Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Europe. One of them is Mercury 884 762-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Burnin' Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 884 762-1, 884 762-7, 884 762-7 DJ, JABX 32) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A- ▷ 884- 762-1 - AS - HRM STERLING and A- ▷ 884- 762-1 - BS - HRM STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Burnin' Love 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.