US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7264
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-732881-B AT PRSide A runout
ST-A-732882-B AT PRSide B runout
ST-A-732881 PRSide A label
ST-A-732882 PRSide B label
Danny O'KeefeBreezy Stories
Vinyl pressings
Breezy Stories
by Danny O'Keefe · 1973
11 pressings5 countriesBlues RockCountry RockSoft RockRock
Breezy Stories was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Breezy Stories
9 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7264
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-732881-B BB-1 AT PRSide A runout
ST-A-732882-B BB-1 AT PRSide B runout
ST-A-732881 RISide A label
ST-A-732882 RISide B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7264
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-732881-BB MR (in circle) AT ∆18095 (1) PRSide A runout, etched, MR stamped
ST-A-732882-BB MR (in circle) AT ∆18095-X (1) PRSide B runout, etched, MR stamped
ST-A-732881 MOSide A label
ST-A-732882 MOSide B label
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7264
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-732881-1A C2-HRunout side A etched
ST-A-732882-1A C2-HZRunout side B etched
ST-A-732881Label side A
ST-A-732882Label side B
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7264
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 40 480Atlantic SD 7264
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA ST-A-732881-B AT Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
WEA ST-A-732882-B AT Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
ST-A-732 881Label side A
ST-A-732 882Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Atlantic SD 7264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Atlantic SD 7264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40 480 / Atlantic SD 7264First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40 480 / Atlantic SD 7264First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Atlantic P-8371AFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Atlantic SD 7264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 7264First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 7264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 7264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 7264LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 7264LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Angel Spread Your Wings3:28
- A2Magdalena4:32
- A3Junkman4:09
- A4Portrait In Black Velvet4:12
- A5She Said "Drive On, Driver"5:46
- B1Steppin' Out Tonight2:13
- B2If Ya Can Boogie, Woogie (You Sure Can't Rock & Roll)3:08
- B3Mad Ruth / The Babe5:29
- B4Catfish2:14
- B5The Edge5:18
- B6Farewell To Storyville (Good Time Flat Blues)4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breezy Stories are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Breezy Stories are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Breezy Stories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 7264.
How do I tell if my copy of Breezy Stories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 7264, ATL 40 480, P-8371A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-732881-B AT PR and ST-A-732882-B AT PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breezy Stories 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.