US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80017-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-824995-ARSide A label
ST-A-824996-ARSide B label
FirefallBreak Of Dawn
Vinyl pressings
Break Of Dawn
by Firefall · 1982
15 pressings10 countriesAORRock
Break Of Dawn 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 Break Of Dawn
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80017-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-824995-C SP0-1SM2-2 Criteria MFRunout side A, variant 1
SP STA-824996-C 0-1SM2-2 Criteria MFRunout side B, variant 1
STA-824995-C SP0-1SM2-1 Criteria MFRunout side A, variant 2
SP STA-824996-C 0-1SM1-1 Criteria MFRunout side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80017-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Promo Sticker
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80017-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Å MX206899 80017-1-1Runout Side A (stamped)
Å MX206900 80017-7-1-2Runout Side B (stamped)
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 98 00171
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78.0017-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STRAWBERRY (C) R/S Alsdorf 780017-1 ASide-A runout
STRAWBERRY (C) R/S Alsdorf 780017-1 BSide-B runout
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Atlantic 80017-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic 98 00171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Atlantic 78.0017-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Atlantic 78.0017-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Atlantic P-11299First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Atlantic P-11299First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic 78.0017-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Atlantic 78.0017-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 80017-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 80017-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 80017-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 80017-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | South Korea | Atlantic OLW 234 / Oasis Records OLW 234LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Atlantic Atlantic 2882LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic 80017-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Break Of Dawn3:45
- A2Body And Soul3:47
- A3Falling In Love3:37
- A4Always4:48
- A5In The Dead Of Night4:27
- B1It's Not Too Late3:48
- B2Take Me Back3:29
- B3Fall For You3:15
- B4Suddenly3:30
- B5Don't Tell Me Why3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break Of Dawn are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Break Of Dawn are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Break Of Dawn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Atlantic 80017-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Break Of Dawn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 80017-1, 98 00171, 78.0017-1, P-11299) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-824995-AR and ST-A-824996-AR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Break Of Dawn 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.
