UK
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXS-R 132Gama TXS-R 132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 15942:P-4GRunout stamped side A
XZAL 15943.P-1Runout stamped side B
XZAL 15942PLabel side A
XZAL 15943PLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Breathless
by Camel · 1978
51 pressings19 countriesProg RockRock
Breathless was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Breathless
33 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 17 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXS-R 132Gama TXS-R 132
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 15942:P-3GRunout Side A stamped (variant 1)
XZAL-15942.P-4GRunout Side B stamped (variant 1)
XZAL-15942.P-3GRunout Side A stamped (variant 2)
XZAL-15943.P-1Runout Side B stamped (variant 2)
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXS-R 132Gama TXS-R 132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-I15942.P-IRunout stamped side A, variant 1
XZAL-I15943.P-IRunout stamped side B, variant 1
XZAL-I15942.P-I DB 2DRunout stamped side A, variant 2
XZAL-I15943.P-I DC 2BRunout stamped side B, variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXS-R 132Gama TXS-R 132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 15942.P-1 11 2DRunout side A variant 1
XZAL-15943.P-1 11 2DRunout side B variant 1
XZAL-15942.P-1 1 CRunout side A variant 2
XZAL-15943.P-1 7 20 CBRunout side B variant 2
UK
September 1, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXS-R 132
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 15942PSide A
XZAL 15943PSide B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4206
- Format
- LP, Album · Hub-Servall Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB-4206-SA HUBSide A Runout - Etched
AB-4206-SB HUBSide B Runout - Etched
STERLINGSide A/B Runout - Stamped
AB 4206 SASide A Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | London Records 8696First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Argentina | London Records 8696First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4130 / Gama TXS-R 132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | London Records 31C 064 62676First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Arista AB 4206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Decca 211.005 / Gama TXS-R 132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Decca 211 005 / Decca TXS-R 132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.23570 AO / Decca TXS.R. 132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.23570 AO / Decca TXS.R. 132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Decca SGLK 053 / Decca DECCA 053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | Decca SGLK 053 / Decca DECCA 053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Decca TXSI 132 / Gama TXSI 132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Decca TXSI 132 / Gama TXSI 132First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GP 1101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GP 1101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records K19P-9054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Spain | Decca TXS-3121 / Gama TXS-3121LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P 1047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Decca 820 726-1 / Gama TXS 3121LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Decca TXS.R.132 / Decca TXS 132LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Decca 211.005 / Gama 211.005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca TXS-R 200 / Gama TXS-R 200LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Decca 200 189 / Gama 200 189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | London Records 820 726-1 / Deutsche Grammophon 820 726-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.23570 AO / Decca TXS.R. 132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.23570 BLLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | PAX ISK 1162LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | Decca 63 99 167 / Gama 63 99 167LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca TXS-R 132 / Gama TXS-R 132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca TXS-R 132 / Gama TXS-R 132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Breathless
- A2Echoes
- A3Wing And A Prayer
- A4Down On The Farm
- A5Starlight Ride
- B1Summer Lightning
- B2You Make Me Smile
- B3The Sleeper
- B4Rainbow's End
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breathless are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Breathless are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1978 and 1990.
When was Breathless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Decca TXS-R 132, released September 22, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Breathless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TXS-R 132, AB 4206, 8696, ELPS 4130) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL 15942:P-4G and XZAL 15943.P-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breathless 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.
