"Burnin'" is the sixth album by Jamaican reggae group the Wailers, released in October 1973. Written by all three members, the album was recorded and produced by the Wailers in Jamaica, alongside tracks for the Catch a Fire album, with further recording and mixing done during their tour in London. It features the well-known song "I Shot the Sheriff" and marks the last album before Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer pursued solo careers while continuing to release music through their company Tuff Gong Records. The album achieved commercial and critical success in the United States, earning a Gold certification and later being added to the National Recording Registry for its historical and cultural significance.
The recording took place at Harry J's studio in Kingston, Jamaica, with the Wailers handling production. Mixing and overdubbing were done by Chris Blackwell at Island Records' Basing Street studios in London during the spring of 1973 while the band was touring to support Catch a Fire.
Musically, Burnin' opens with the powerful anthem "Get Up, Stand Up," and features a more confrontational and militant tone than earlier works. It includes another significant track, "I Shot the Sheriff," which became a number one hit when covered by Eric Clapton. Other songs like "Duppy Conqueror," "Small Axe," and "Put It On" are re-recordings of tracks previously released through their collaborations with Lee Perry’s Upsetters Label.
