UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMX 105
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
EspionageThe Sound Of Breaking Hearts
Vinyl pressings
The Sound Of Breaking Hearts
by Espionage · 1983
15 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Sound Of Breaking Hearts 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 The Sound Of Breaking Hearts
15 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 105
- Format
- 7"
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 105
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17232
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | A&M Records X 13117, X-13117First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Australia | A&M Records K-9084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records SP 23012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records AM 613First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9268 / A&M Records AM 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 9084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 12.9268First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9268First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AMX 105First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 105First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 105First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-17232First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2555First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2555First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Sound Of Breaking Hearts3:02
- B1Cabaret (Extended Version)3:14
- B2I Didn't Know I Loved You4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sound Of Breaking Hearts are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Sound Of Breaking Hearts are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Sound Of Breaking Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMX 105.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sound Of Breaking Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMX 105, AM 105, AM-2555, SP-17232) 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 The Sound Of Breaking Hearts 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.