Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Dirty Dance 7003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
CarolBreakdown
Vinyl pressings
Breakdown
by Carol · 1981
10 pressings1 countrySynth-popMinimalColdwaveElectronic
Breakdown was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Breakdown
1 pressing came out in 1981, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Belgium | Dirty Dance 7003First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Belgium | Weyrd Son Records WyS-0127", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 7", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2016 | Belgium | Weyrd Son Records WyS-0127", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 7", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2016 | Belgium | Weyrd Son Records WyS-0127", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Belgium | Weyrd Son Records WyS-0127", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Belgium | Weyrd Son Records WyS-0127", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | Belgium | Weyrd Son Records WyS-0127", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Belgium | Weyrd Son Records WyS-0127", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Belgium | Weyrd Son Records WyS-0127", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Belgium | Weyrd Son Records WyS-0127", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ABreakdown
- BSo Low
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breakdown are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Breakdown are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1981 and 2017.
When was Breakdown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Belgium. One of them is Dirty Dance 7003.
How do I tell if my copy of Breakdown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7003) 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 Breakdown 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.