Scandinavia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2191
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MRCS 2191-A 60647 1A-side runout, stamped
MRCS 2191-A̶ B 60648 1B-side runout, stamped [A̶ overwritten]
Carl LewisBreak It Up
Vinyl pressings
Break It Up
by Carl Lewis · 1986
19 pressings9 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Break It Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 It Up
14 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Belgium
1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 1.415Carrere CAR 1415
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 14.015Carrere CAR 14015
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Belgium
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records 608 667-213
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Belgium
1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 1415Carrere CAR 1415
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Denmark
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122191
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Belgium | Carrere CAR 1.415 / Carrere CAR 1415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Belgium | Carrere CAR 14.015 / Carrere CAR 14015First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Belgium | Rush Records 608 667-213First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Belgium | Carrere CAR 1415 / Carrere CAR 1415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122191First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Mega Records MRCX 122191First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Mega Records MRCS 2191First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Mega Records MR 12219112", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Germany | Ariola 608 667-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Ariola 108 667 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 8530First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Cgd INT 10706First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 238 / Dureco Benelux MS 238First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 5170 / High Fashion Music 5170First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2191First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ABreak It Up3:15
- BQuebra La3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break It Up are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Break It Up are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Break It Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Scandinavia, Belgium, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Mega Records MRCS 2191.
How do I tell if my copy of Break It Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRCS 2191, CAR 1.415, CAR 14.015, 608 667-213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MRCS 2191-A 60647 1 and MRCS 2191-A̶ B 60648 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Break It Up 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.