UK
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- Middle Earth MDLS 302
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MDLS 302A2-◊ HRunout Side A
MDLS 302B3-◊ HRunout Side B
ArcadiumBreathe Awhile
Vinyl pressings
Breathe Awhile
by Arcadium · 1969
13 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Breathe Awhile was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Breathe Awhile
3 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Astor SPLP 1313
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPLP-1313-AA-side
SPLP-1313-BB-side
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pop Music SLVLXME 429
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Scratched) SLVLX ME 429-30 A1
(Scratched) SLVLX ME 429-30 B1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Astor SPLP 1313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Pop Music SLVLXME 429First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Middle Earth MDLS 302First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Italy | Akarma AK 239LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2003 | Italy | Akarma AK 239LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2003 | Italy | Akarma AK 239LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Acme ADLP 1077LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 2019 | Europe | Ethelion ET 1001LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Sunbeam Records SBR2LP5112LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Middle Earth MDLS 302LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Middle Earth MDLS 302LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Middle Earth MDLS 302LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Middle Earth MDLS 302LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1I'm On My Way11:52
- A2Poor Lady3:58
- A3Walk On The Bad Side7:30
- B1Woman Of A Thousand Years4:00
- B2Change Me4:45
- B3It Takes A Woman4:05
- B4Birth, Life And Death10:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breathe Awhile are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Breathe Awhile are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2021.
When was Breathe Awhile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Australia, France. One of them is Middle Earth MDLS 302, released November 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Breathe Awhile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MDLS 302, SPLP 1313, SLVLXME 429) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MDLS 302A2-◊ H and MDLS 302B3-◊ H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breathe Awhile 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.