Poland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
S3XW 1775-3 ACSide A runout, stamped
S-3XW-1776-2 BLSide B runout, stamped
S-3 XW-1775Side A label
S-3 XW-1776Side B label
BreakoutKarate
Vinyl pressings
Karate
by Breakout · 1972
13 pressings1 countryBlues RockRockBlues
Karate was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Karate
5 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Poland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0858
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M3XW 1775 ACRunout Side A - var. 1
M3XW 1776-3 ACRunout Side B - var. 1
IV M3XW 1775 ACRunout Side A - var. 3 (IV etched at 10 o'clock)
II M3XW 1776 ACRunout Side B - var. 3 (II etched at 8 o'clock)
Poland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Poland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
S-3XW 1775-2 BLRunout Side A, Variant 1
S-3XW 1776-2 BLRunout Side B, Variant 1
S-3XW-1775-2 BL IRunout Side A, Variant 2
S-3XW-1776-2 BL IRunout Side B, Variant 2
Poland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0858Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
S-3XW 1775-2 BLRunout Side A, Variant 1
S-3XW 1776-2 ACRunout Side B, Variant 1
S-3XW-1775-2 BL IRunout Side A, Variant 2
S-3XW 1776-3 AC IRunout Side B, Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0858First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0858 / Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 2393LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 2393LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858 / Warner Music Poland 0190295849702LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858 / Warner Music Poland 50217 3 27657 8 9LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2026 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858 / Warner Music Poland 50268 5 48014 0 7LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Daję Ci Próg4:15
- A2Takie Moje Miasto Jest3:00
- A3Nocą Puka Ktoś4:28
- A4Powiedzmy To2:40
- A5Rzeka Dzieciństwa5:13
- B1Jest Gdzieś Taki Dom4:20
- B2Śliska Dzisiaj Droga2:42
- B3Zaprowadzić Ciebie Muszę Tam3:56
- B4Karate8:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Karate are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Karate are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1972 and 2026.
When was Karate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Poland. One of them is Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0858.
How do I tell if my copy of Karate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 0858, XL 0858) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S3XW 1775-3 AC and S-3XW-1776-2 BL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Karate 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.
