US
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-52970
- Format
- 7", Single
Doctor & The MedicsBurn
Vinyl pressings
Burn
by Doctor & The Medics · 1986
12 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockGlamRock
Burn 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 Burn
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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
- I.R.S. Records IRS-52970
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-52970
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Label Text Layout Variant
- Runout / matrix
MC 21295On labels
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRMT 119
- Format
- 12", EP
- Runout / matrix
IRMT 119 A//1 ▽ 420 T 11 DB TAPE ONESide A
IRMT 119 B//1 ▽ 420 T 11Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 119
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IRM 119 A // 1 ▼ 420 T 1 1 Bilbo Tape OneRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side A
IRM 119 B // 1 ▼ 420 T 1 1 DB Tape OneRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side A
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRMT 119 dl
- Format
- 12", EP, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | I.R.S. Records ES 1173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-52970First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650104 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650104 6 / I.R.S. Records 650104 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | I.R.S. Records IRM 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMT 119First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 119First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMT 119 dlFirst year12", EP, Promo · Promo | 12", EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-52970First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-52970First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-52970First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABurn3:28
- BBarbara Can't Dance2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burn are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Burn are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Burn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records IRS-52970.
How do I tell if my copy of Burn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IRS-52970, IRMT 119, IRM 119, IRMT 119 dl) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Burn 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.
