Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Portrait PRTA 1477Epic PRTA 1477
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01-1477_1A_1 ■ ARunout side A
01-1477_1B_1 ■ ARunout side B
BalanceBreaking Away
Vinyl pressings
Breaking Away
by Balance · 1981
14 pressings8 countriesSoft RockArena RockRock
Breaking Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Breaking Away
14 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Portrait PRT A1477Epic PRT A1477
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 24-02177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-168635-1B MASTERDISK HwA-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
P ZSS-168636-1BB-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
ZSS-168635-1A PA-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
P ZSS-168636-1BB-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 24-02177
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 168635A side label
ZSS 168636B side label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 24-02177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T ZSS-168635-1D MASTERDISK Hw TIIA-Side Runout Etching
T ZSS-168636-1C TIIB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 168635A-Side Label
ZSS 168636B-Side Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 24-02177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-168635-1F MASTERDISK Hw ssssA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS-168636-1F ssB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 168635A-Side Label
ZSS 168636B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Portrait ES 661First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Brazil | Epic 46514First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Portrait 24-02177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Portrait PRTA 1477 / Epic PRTA 1477First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Epic ES 661First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | South Africa | Portrait SSC 5226First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Portrait PRT A1477 / Epic PRT A1477First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Portrait PRT A1477 / Epic PRT A1477First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Portrait 24-02177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1981 | US | Portrait 24-02177First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Portrait 24-02177First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Portrait 24-02177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1981 | US | Portrait 24-02177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1981 | Australia | Portrait ES 661 / Epic ES 661First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABreaking Away3:15
- BIt's So Strange4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breaking Away are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Breaking Away are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Breaking Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Portrait PRTA 1477.
How do I tell if my copy of Breaking Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRTA 1477, PRT A1477, 24-02177, ES 661) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-1477_1A_1 ■ A and 01-1477_1B_1 ■ A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breaking Away 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.