US
1982- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records FW 37968
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
FW 37968A-1BA-Side Runout Etching
FW 37968B-1AB-Side Runout Etching
FW 37968B-1C 1TSide B
FW 37968 ASSide A Label
Vinyl pressings
Breakin' Out
by Fat Larry's Band · 1982
18 pressings13 countriesSoulDiscoBoogieFunk / Soul
Breakin' Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Breakin' Out
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 13 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records FW 37968
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records V 2229
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 2229-ASide 1 label
V 2229-BSide 2 label
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2229
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records PHLP-12801
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records FW 37968
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Virgin V 2229First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | Virgin V 2229First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Brazil | WMOT Records PHLP-12801First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | WMOT Records FW 37968First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | WMOT Records 540025 / Vogue 540025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Metronome 0060.499First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | WMOT Records VIP-6836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | WMOT Records VIP-6836First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | WMOT Records V 2229First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | WMOT Records 613505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Arrival Records DS-4148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | WMOT Records WMOT(L)1046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | WMOT Records V 2229First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | WMOT Records FW 37968First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | WMOT Records FW 37968First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canada | WMOT Records SPLP-7195 / Unidisc SPLP-7195LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | WMOT Records V 2229 / Virgin OVED 64LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Act Like You Know6:28
- A2Traffic Stopper6:18
- A3Zoom4:18
- A4House Party3:40
- B1Breakin' Out6:22
- B2Be My Lady5:02
- B3Golden Moment5:33
- B4Video4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breakin' Out are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Breakin' Out are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1982 and 2021.
When was Breakin' Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is WMOT Records FW 37968.
How do I tell if my copy of Breakin' Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FW 37968, V 2229, PHLP-12801, 540025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FW 37968A-1B and FW 37968B-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breakin' Out 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.
