New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch ZMALS-103Marble Arch ZMALS 103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZMALS. 103-A. #1.Side A runout etched
ZMALS. 103-B. #1.Side B runout etched
The Human InstinctBurning Up Years
Vinyl pressings
Burning Up Years
by The Human Instinct · 1970
10 pressings5 countriesBlues RockHard RockPsychedelic RockRock
Burning Up Years was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Up Years
4 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch ZMALS-103Marble Arch ZMALS 103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZMALS. 103-A. #1.Side A runout etched
ZMALS. 103-B. #1.Side B runout etched
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch ZMALS-103Marble Arch ZMALS 103
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch ZMALS-103Marble Arch ZMALS 103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZMALS. 103-A. #1.Runout, etched, side A
ZMALS. 103-B. #1.Runout, etched, side B
ZMALS 103/AMatrix, label A
ZMALS 103/BMatrix, label B
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | New Zealand | Marble Arch ZMALS-103 / Marble Arch ZMALS 103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Marble Arch ZMALS-103 / Marble Arch ZMALS 103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Marble Arch ZMALS-103 / Marble Arch ZMALS 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Marble Arch ZMALS-103 / Marble Arch ZMALS 103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Australia | Ascension Records ANLP002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2000 | Australia | Ascension Records ANLP002LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Italy | Wow Records WOW 3501LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2011 | UK | Sunbeam Records SBRLP 5081LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New Zealand | Human Instinct HI-103 / Human Instinct HI103LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Fille Art Records 66264LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Blues News3:25
- A2Maiden Voyage5:21
- A3Fall Down2:52
- A4I Think I'll Go Back Home3:21
- A5Ashes And Matches4:04
- B1You Really Got Me3:21
- B2Burning Up Years14:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burning Up Years are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Burning Up Years are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 2025.
When was Burning Up Years first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in New Zealand. One of them is Marble Arch ZMALS-103.
How do I tell if my copy of Burning Up Years is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZMALS-103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZMALS. 103-A. #1. and ZMALS. 103-B. #1.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Burning Up Years 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.