UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERA 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MERA 001 A// 2▽420 RSide 1, stamped
MERA 001 B// 2▽420 TSide 2, stamped
ARUNSide 1, etched
Vinyl pressings
Breaking Point
by Central Line · 1981
16 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Breaking Point 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 Breaking Point
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4033-AS-PW-1 (PR) STERLINGRunout Side A
SRM-1-4033-BS-PW (PR) STERLINGRunout Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4033
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM 1 4033 AS PRC C 1-1-1Side A etchings
SRM 1 4033 BS PRC C 1-1-1Side B etchings
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4033
- Format
- LP, Album · 53 - Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B- ↔ SRM 1 4033 AS HRM 1 STERLINGSide A runout etched except (STERLING) stamped
B- ↔ SRM 1 4033 BS HRM 1 STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching except (STERLING) stamped
Australasia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6359 094
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G MX205249 6359 094-1Side A Runout
G MX205250 6359 094-2Side B Runout
MX205249SIde A Label
MX205250Side B Label
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4033
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australasia | Mercury 6359 094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-4033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Phonogram 6359 094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Mercury 6359 094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Mercury 6359 094LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-51 (6359 094)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6359 094First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Panama | Mercury 6359 094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 24 80 664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury MERA 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM 1 4033LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Argentina | Mercury 6359 094LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Walking Into Sunshine5:02
- A2I Need Your Love4:55
- A3Breaking Point4:04
- A4Goodbye4:32
- B1That's No Way To Treat My Love4:50
- B2Don't Tell Me5:36
- B3(You Know) You Can Do It4:45
- B4Shake It Up4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breaking Point are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Breaking Point are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Breaking Point first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury MERA 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Breaking Point is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERA 001, SRM-1-4033, 6359 094, 25PP-51 (6359 094)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MERA 001 A// 2▽420 R and MERA 001 B// 2▽420 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breaking Point 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.
