France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 12.1244
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Break Dance Party
by Break Machine · 1984
38 pressings15 countriesBreaksElectroFunkBoogie
Break Dance Party 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 Break Dance Party
35 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 15 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 1244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO SCM 1244 AEtched runout side A (variant 1)
MPO 1 SCM 1244 AEtched runout side B (variant 1)
MPO 1 SCM 1244 BEtched runout side B (variant 2)
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 1245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO SCM 1245 AEtched runout side A
MPO SCM 1245 BEtched runout side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 20
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT-20-A1 MT NW DAMONT ⥛Runout, side A
SOHOT-20-B1 MT DAMONT ⥛Runout, side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 20
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOHO 20 A-1 DAMONTA-Side run-out, hand-etched
SOHO 20 #B-1 DAMONTB-Side run-out, hand-etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 20
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT-20-A1 DAMONT NW MTRunout, side A, etched
SOHOT-20-B1 DAMONT MTRunout, side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-206First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor 104278First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | Mercury 880 034-7First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1984 | Belgium | Mercury 880 034-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Canada | Ero Records ERO-12503First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Ero Records ERO-45503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 12.1244First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1244First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio 12447", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 881 043-1 / Metronome 881 043-1 MEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 881 043-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Crashed CAR 67First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | CGD INT 15148First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA TEC-151First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABreak Dance Party (Vocal)6:34
- BBreak Dance Party (Dub Mix)4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break Dance Party are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Break Dance Party are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Break Dance Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Black Scorpio SCM 12.1244.
How do I tell if my copy of Break Dance Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCM 12.1244, SCM 1244, SCM 1245, SOHO(T) 20) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Break Dance Party 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.
