Blue Öyster Cult – Fire Of Unknown Origin (LP, Album, Terre Haute Pressing, 1981, Columbia FC 37389)

Why This Record Matters
Fire Of Unknown Origin is one of Blue Öyster Cult's most popular albums and features the enduring rock radio staple “Burnin' For You.” The album also includes “Veteran Of Psychic Wars,” later featured in the film Heavy Metal, and showcases the band's blend of hard rock, melodic songwriting, and science fiction themes. Original US pressings remain highly sought after by classic rock collectors.

Collector Note
1981 US Terre Haute pressing identified by the 1T runout designation and Columbia Terre Haute manufacturing characteristics. Includes the original printed inner sleeve. This original-era pressing contains the hit version of “Burnin' For You” and was produced by Martin Birch during one of the band's most commercially successful periods.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with light surface wear and strong playback
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and handling wear, includes original printed inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Terre Haute Pressing
Label: Columbia – FC 37389
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Classic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P AL 37389-2F 1T G C
Side B: P BL 37389-2G 15 XG A12

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Fire Of Unknown Origin 4:09
A2 Burnin' For You 4:29
A3 Veteran Of Psychic Wars 4:48
A4 Sole Survivor 4:04
A5 Heavy Metal : The Black And Silver 3:16

Side B
B1 Vengeance (The Pact) 4:40
B2 After Dark 4:24
B3 Joan Crawford 4:54
B4 Don't Turn Your Back 4:07

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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