US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-979R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
G7-979R1-2791-S-07BSide A etched
G7-979R1-2792-S-07ASide B etched
2791-SLabel A
2792-SLabel B
21st CreationBreak Thru
Vinyl pressings
Break Thru
by 21st Creation · 1978
11 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Break Thru was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Break Thru
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 countries. 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-979R1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-979R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G67-979S1-2791-S-07A PLANT-12Side A Runout, Etched. The "S" in "979S1" seems to be twice etched-over.
G67-979S1-2792-S-078 PLANT-12Side B Runout, Etched. The "S" in "979S1" seems to be twice etched-over.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12078Motown 0C 062-60 418
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Nick WEtched
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown G7-979
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-979R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7-979- R1-A-1 "K"Side One
G7-979-R1-B-1 "K"Side Two
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Motown G7-979First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Gordy G7-979R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown G7-979R1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 068-60418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1C 064-60 418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1C 064-60 418LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | UK | Motown STML 12078 / Motown 0C 062-60 418First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Gordy G7-979R1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Gordy G7-979R1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Gordy G7-979R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Gordy G7-979R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1After The Dance5:34
- A2Tailgate5:03
- A3Thanks For Saving Me5:33
- A4Girls, Let's Keep Dancing Close2:54
- B1Love At Its Best3:45
- B2You're The Best Thing In Life For Me3:54
- B3Funk Machine3:46
- B4Baby, I'm For Real3:24
- B5You Gotta Dance To My Music3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break Thru are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Break Thru are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Break Thru first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Gordy G7-979R1.
How do I tell if my copy of Break Thru is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G7-979R1, STML 12078, G7-979, 2C 068-60418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G7-979R1-2791-S-07B and G7-979R1-2792-S-07A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Break Thru 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.