Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 12.6382
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Sipho MabuseBurn Out
Vinyl pressings
Burn Out
by Sipho Mabuse · 1984
15 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / SoulPop
Burn Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Out
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-05242
- Format
- 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-05429
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Mozambique
September 10, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Gallo HUL 509
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
South Africa
September 10, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Rufaro HUL 509
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
ABC 11925ASide A
ABC 11926BSide B
Zimbabwe
September 10, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Gallo HUL 509
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Italy | CGD INT 15180First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.6382First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 44-05242First year12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-05429First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mozambique | Gallo HUL 509First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Rufaro HUL 509First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1984 | Zimbabwe | Gallo HUL 509First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Rufaro XPD 2296 / Gallo Records ABD 11997First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Europe | IMP Productions 608 20512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 63827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Important Records TAN 27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Important Records TANT 212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Important Records TANT 212", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | US | CBS 44-0524212", EP | 12", EP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Kenya | CBS 44-05242LP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
Tracklist
- A1Burn Out4:55
- A2Break Dance4:48
- B1Jive Soweto4:43
- B2Zanzibar4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burn Out are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Burn Out are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Burn Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands, US, Mozambique, South Africa and more. One of them is CBS CBSA 12.6382.
How do I tell if my copy of Burn Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBSA 12.6382, 44-05242, 38-05429, HUL 509) 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 Out 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.