UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP008 1L 1 670 112 C 2 6Runout side A
RLP008 2*L 1 670 114C 6 AARunout side B
John Lee HookerBurning Hell
Vinyl pressings
Burning Hell
by John Lee Hooker · 1964
10 pressings6 countriesBlues
Burning Hell was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Burning Hell
1 pressing came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ 008 / Riverside Records RLP 00812", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2009 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ 008 / Riverside Records RLP 00812", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Dol DOL1008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | WaxTime 772135LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Rumble Records RUM2011141LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Pan Am Records 9152324LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Craft Recordings CR00657 / Riverside Records CR00657LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Riverside Records RLP 008LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Riverside Records RM 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Burning Hell
- A2Graveyard Blues
- A3Baby Please Don't Go
- A4Jackson ,Tennessee
- A5You Live Your Life And I'll Live Mine
- A6Smokestack Lightnin'
- B1How Can You Do It?
- B2I Don't Want No Woman If Her Hair Ain't No Longer Than Mine
- B3I Rolled And Turned And Cried The Whole Night Long
- B4Blues For My Baby
- B5Key To The Highway
- B6Natchez Fire
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burning Hell are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Burning Hell are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 2024.
When was Burning Hell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 008.
How do I tell if my copy of Burning Hell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP008 1L 1 670 112 C 2 6 and RLP008 2*L 1 670 114C 6 AA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Burning Hell 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.
