US
February 1979- Label and catalog number
- SST Records SST 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
SST 001-ARunout side A, etched
SST 001-BRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Nervous Breakdown
by Black Flag · 1979
25 pressings1 countryPunkHardcoreRock
Nervous Breakdown was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Nervous Breakdown
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | SST Records SST 001First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1980 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1981 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1982 | US | SST Records SST- 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1984 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1989 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | US | SST Records SST 91610", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | US | SST Records SST 91610", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1992 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1992 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1994 | US | SST Records SST 91610", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
| 1998 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1998 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 2011 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | SST Records SST 0017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ANervous Breakdown2:05
- B1Fix Me0:55
- B2I've Had It1:20
- B3Wasted0:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nervous Breakdown are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Nervous Breakdown are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1979 and 2025.
When was Nervous Breakdown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is SST Records SST 001, released February 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Nervous Breakdown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SST 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SST 001-A and SST 001-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nervous Breakdown 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.
