Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Family Records 366.006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single
Vinyl pressings
Breakdancing
by Electric Boogiemen · 1983
17 pressings7 countriesBreaksElectroElectronic
Breakdancing was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Breakdancing
3 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Family Records 166.006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
166 066 A 1 Ⓟ1983 670 06Runout side A
166 066 B 1 Ⓟ1983 670 06Runoput side B
166.006 ALabel side A
166.006 BLabel side A
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Family Records 166.006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
166 006 A 1 ℗ 1983 670 06Runout side A
166 006 B 1 ℗ 1983 670 06Runout side B
166.006 ALabel side A
166.006 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Netherlands | Family Records 366.006First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Family Records 166.006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Family Records 166.006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13.3907" | 7" |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 833212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.140427", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20277 / TELDEC 6.20277 AE12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.140427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20277 / TELDEC 6.20277 AE12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Mexico | Ducal LPD-1031 / Cook Records LPD-103112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Ducal LPD-103112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Cook 0-33-00212", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Telaeg Records 6.199137", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Telaeg Records 6.1991612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Cook 03.2040/97", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ABreakdancing6:15
- BBaby Can You Dance All Night3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breakdancing are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Breakdancing are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Breakdancing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands. One of them is Family Records 366.006.
How do I tell if my copy of Breakdancing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 366.006, 166.006) 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 Breakdancing 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.