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Burnin' for You

Blue Oyster Cult

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LIST YEAR

1981

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Genre

Rock

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The verified recording is added as the editorial destination for this requested title and performer. The screenshot was not audio-verified, and does not prove the exact mix, edit, pressing or mastering of the user file. Recording version: Original 1981 studio album recording; exact pressing and mastering not established

RELEASE DATE & LIST YEAR

Release: 1981

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Burnin for You - Fire of Unknown Origin
Licensed original album track, Blue Oyster Cult credit and 1981 year.

BEHIND THE SONG

Inspiration and background

Researched recording background

Blue Oyster Cult included Burnin' for You on Fire of Unknown Origin in 1981. The original album performance is the destination for the requested song, retaining a distinct identity from later live recordings.

Evidence scope: Sourced recording and album context; not an asserted account of the songwriters inspiration.

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Burnin for You - Fire of Unknown Origin
Licensed original album track, Blue Oyster Cult credit and 1981 year. | Retrieved 2026-10-19

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Original 1981 studio album recording; exact pressing and mastering not established

The verified recording is added as the editorial destination for this requested title and performer. The screenshot was not audio-verified, and does not prove the exact mix, edit, pressing or mastering of the user file. Recording version: Original 1981 studio album recording; exact pressing and mastering not established

An annual chart year and an original release date are different. Similar titles may be covers or different masters; no audio fingerprint has been performed.

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Burnin for You - Fire of Unknown Origin
Licensed original album track, Blue Oyster Cult credit and 1981 year.

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