Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 33The Rocket Record Company 858 404-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EJS 33 A1 [SNA logo]Side A run-out
EJS 33 B1 [SNA logo]Side B run-out
Elton JohnDon't Go Breaking My Heart
Vinyl pressings
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
by Elton John · 1993
12 pressings6 countriesSynth-popVocalElectronicPop
Don't Go Breaking My Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Go Breaking My Heart
3 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 33The Rocket Record Company 858 404-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EJS 33 A1 [SNA logo]Side A run-out
EJS 33 B1 [SNA logo]Side B run-out
Mexico
1993- Label and catalog number
- PolyGram S/N 224
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company EJS 33 / The Rocket Record Company 858 404-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company EJS 33 / The Rocket Record Company 858 404-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Mexico | PolyGram S/N 224First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Italy | The Rocket Record Company 858 427-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJ DJX 331212", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJDJX 3312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 337", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA8P 298112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA8P 293212", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-5479612", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-5479612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ADon't Go Breaking My Heart4:59
- BDonner Pour Donner4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Go Breaking My Heart are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Don't Go Breaking My Heart are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Don't Go Breaking My Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Europe, Mexico. One of them is The Rocket Record Company EJS 33.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Go Breaking My Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EJS 33, S/N 224) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EJS 33 A1 [SNA logo] and EJS 33 B1 [SNA logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Go Breaking 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.
