Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 398-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
821 398 - 1 S 1 320 E 1Side A
821 398 - 1 S 2 320 D 1Side B
BaobabLet's Break
Vinyl pressings
Let's Break
by Baobab · 1984
10 pressings5 countriesElectroElectronic
Let's Break was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Let's Break
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 398-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
821 398-7 S 1 320Runout, side A, stamped
821 398-7 S 2 320Runout, side B, stamped
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 398-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 398-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
821 - 398 - 1 A 700Side A Runout Etched
821 - 398 - 1 B 700 (See Notes)Side B Runout Etched
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 398-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 398-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
821 398-7 01Side A
821 398-7 02Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 821 398-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 821 398-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Brazil | Polydor 821 398-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | Polydor 821 398-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | Polydor 821 398-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 821 398-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821 398-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821 398-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Polydor 821 398-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Polydor 821 398-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALet's Break (Getthoblaster-Version)6:27
- BLet's Break (Street-Dub-Version)5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Break are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Let's Break are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Let's Break first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, Australia, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Polydor 821 398-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Break is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 821 398-1, 821 398-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 821 398 - 1 S 1 320 E 1 and 821 398 - 1 S 2 320 D 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Break 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.