France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 19 302
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ SCM 19302 AHand-etched runout side A
MPO Ʈ SCM 19302 BHand-etched runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Break Dance Party
by Break Machine · 1984
30 pressings23 countriesBreaksElectroElectronicHip Hop
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
28 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 23 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOLP 3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MT.2 SOHOLP-3-A1.Run-out etchings side A, variant 1
MT.2 SOHOLP-3-B1.Run-out etchings side B, variant 1
H M.T.3 SOHOLP- 3-A1. 3 DAMONTRun-out etchings side A, variant 2
H M.T.3 SOHOLP- 3-B1. 3 DAMONTRun-out etchings side B, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOLP 3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Poster
- Runout / matrix
SOHOLP- 3-A1. MT. 2Side A runout, variant 1
SOHOLP- 3-B1. MT. 2Side B runout, variant 1
SOHOLP- 3-A1. A MT. 2Side A runout, variant 2
SOHOLP- 3-B1.. 2 MT. 2Side B runout, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 822 285-1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Can't Stop Productions, Inc. 6.11280
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- Interdisc SLIN 3555
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Interdisc SLIN 3555First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1 6681First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Belgium | Mercury 822 285 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Ero Records ERO-900First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Colombia | Palacio PM-1024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 19 302First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | RCA Victor PL 70369LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 823 062-1 / Metronome 823 062-1 MEFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Iceland | Skífan PL 70369First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Israel | Kef Records KEF 1022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | CGD INT 20424First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Seven Seas K25P 489First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS•4671 / RCA Victor MILS - 4671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Ariola 206.377 / Ariola 206377First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Panama | Discos de Centroamérica 84503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Record Shack RecordsLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Break Dance Party6:34
- A2Street Dance6:28
- A3Are You Ready5:47
- B1Break Your Body Down5:36
- B2Let Your Body Move5:04
- B3Let's Break The Ice5:05
- B4Walking On The Moon5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break Dance Party are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Break Dance Party are listed here, from 23 countries.
When was Break Dance Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Black Scorpio SCM 19 302.
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 19 302, SOHOLP 3, 822 285-1, 6.11280) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO Ʈ SCM 19302 A and MPO Ʈ SCM 19302 B. 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.
