Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 50 370 AEtched runout side A
BR 50 370 BEtched runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Don't Break My Heart
by Den Harrow · 1987
18 pressings9 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Don't Break My Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Don't Break My Heart
15 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54082
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 54082 ARunout side A, etched
BR 54082 BRunout side B, etched
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 1250370
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54082
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 54082 ARunout side A, etched
BR 54082 BRunout side B, etched
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BRD 1250370
- Format
- 12"
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Belgium | Baby Records BRD 1250370First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 50370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Baby Records 608 982First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Baby Records 108 982First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Baby Records 885 759-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Baby Records 885 759-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Greece | EMI 052-2020596 / Baby Records 052-2020596First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50370First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54082First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Baby Records BR 1250370First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54082First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8123First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7123First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8123First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | H.I.T. Avenue Records 07HA-1006First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | One Way Records WAY 115512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADon't Break My Heart8:22
- BGroove Don't Break My Heart5:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Break My Heart are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Don't Break My Heart are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1999.
When was Don't Break My Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, Belgium, Europe, France and more. One of them is Baby Records BR 50370.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Break My Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BR 50370, BR 54082, BR 1250370, BRD 1250370) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR 50 370 A and BR 50 370 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Break My Heart 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.
