Bad Company – Burnin' Sky (LP, Album, SRC Pressing, Gatefold, 1977, Swan Song SS 8500)

Why This Record Matters
Burnin' Sky was Bad Company's fourth studio album and continued the band's successful blend of hard rock, blues rock, and radio-friendly songwriting. Led by the title track and featuring standout cuts such as "Morning Sun" and "Everything I Need," the album captures the group during the peak of its original lineup. It remains a solid entry in the classic Swan Song catalog and an underrated favorite among Bad Company fans.

Collector Note
1977 US SRC pressing on Swan Song, catalog number SS 8500. Matrix/runout inscriptions ST-SS-763749-G and ST-SS-763750-O with Sterling mastering marks identify an early Specialty-manufactured pressing cut at Sterling Sound. Includes the original inner sleeve and gatefold cover. Early Swan Song pressings continue to attract collectors of 1970s hard rock.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean, glossy surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ gatefold jacket with light shelf wear, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, SRC Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Swan Song – SS 8500
Country: US
Released: Mar 3, 1977
Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Hard Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-SS-763749-G 0-3SM1-1 (PR) SP STERLING
Side B: ST-SS-763750-O SP 0-1SM1-1 (PR) SP STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
Burnin' Sky 5:07
Morning Sun 4:08
Leaving You 3:25
Like Water 4:27
Everything I Need 3:22

Side B
Heartbeat 2:36
Peace Of Mind 3:22
Passing Time 2:30
Too Bad 3:47
Man Needs Woman 3:43
Master Of Ceremony 7:10

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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