US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records V56001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DOODLES" 56001-1-240019 A Z1Runout Side A
2 56001 240019 E - 240019C Z3Runout Side B
DoppelgangerCommunication Breakdown
Vinyl pressings
Communication Breakdown
by Doppelganger · 1985
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Communication Breakdown was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Communication Breakdown
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records PRO-9416Manhattan Records PRO-9420
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records MT 1
- Format
- 7"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records 12MT 1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records V-75094
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
V-75094-A-1A-2HZ DM-3
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records 1C K 060-20 0561 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2005616-A1+CRunout, side A
2005616-B1+CRunout, 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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records V-75094First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C K 060-20 0561 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C 006-20 0566 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1A 006 20 0566 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | France | Manhattan Records 2005667First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Manhattan Records 1549736First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Manhattan Records 16 2005616First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Manhattan Records MT 1First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | Manhattan Records 12MT 1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | US | Manhattan Records V56001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Manhattan Records PRO-9416 / Manhattan Records PRO-9420First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACommunication Breakdown (Long Version)7:42
- B1Communication Breakdown (Single Version)3:54
- B2Come Come Come (Dub Version)7:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Communication Breakdown are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Communication Breakdown are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Communication Breakdown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Manhattan Records V56001.
How do I tell if my copy of Communication Breakdown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V56001, PRO-9416, MT 1, 12MT 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DOODLES" 56001-1-240019 A Z1 and 2 56001 240019 E - 240019C Z3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Communication 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.