UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68348
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68348 A4Side-A runout, variant 1
AMLH 68348 B1Side-B runout, variant 1
AMLH 68348 A1Side-A runout, variant 2
AMLH 68348 B1Side-B runout, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Breakaway
by Gallagher & Lyle · 1976
26 pressings14 countriesPop RockFolk RockCountry RockRock
Breakaway was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Breakaway
21 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 14 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68348
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68348 A4Side-A Runout Stamped
AMLH 68348 B1Side-B Runout Stamped
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68348A&M Records AMLH.68348
- Format
- LP, Album · Gothic Print Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
AMLH∙68348∙A4 ( )Side A runout, stamped
AMLH∙68348∙B1 ( )Side B runout, stamped
✝AMLH.68348-A✝Side A label
✝AMLH.68348-B✝Side B label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68348A&M Records AMLH.68348
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68348•A1 9 BSide-A runout, stamped variant 1
AMLH 68348•B1 7 CSide-B runout, stamped variant 1
AMLH 68348•A1 23 ΛSide-A runout, stamped variant 2
AMLH 68348•B1 11 ΛSide-B runout, stamped variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4566
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 4867-M1 MR △20370 (1)Side A Etched
A&M SP 4868-M1 MR △20370-X (1)Side B Etched
(SP 4867)Side A Label
(SP 4868)Side B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4566
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 A&M SP 4867-T1Side A runout
T1 A&M SP 4868-T1Side B runout
SP 4867Side A label
SP 4868Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | A&M Records L 35825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M-2192First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4566First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 68348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | A&M Records 875066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | A&M Records 27 124 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Ireland | A&M Records AMLH 68348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 64566First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 64566First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-2013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 35825 / A&M Records AMLH 68348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 64566First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | A&M Records 27124-IFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 68348LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMID 132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Spot Records SPR 8545LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Breakaway4:05
- A2Stay Young3:40
- A3I Wanna Stay With You3:00
- A4Heart On My Sleeve3:24
- A5Fifteen Summers4:08
- B1Sign Of The Times3:45
- B2If I Needed Someone4:29
- B3Storm In My Soul2:22
- B4Rockwriter3:07
- B5Northern Girl2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breakaway are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Breakaway are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Breakaway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 68348.
How do I tell if my copy of Breakaway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 68348, SP-4566, L 35825, SA&M-2192) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLH 68348 A4 and AMLH 68348 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breakaway 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.