UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64820
- Format
- LP, Album · PRS Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64820 A//2 ▽42 0 U 1 2 1Runout A
AMLH 64820 B//2 ▽4 20 U 1 1 6Runout B
AMLH 64820-ALabel A
AMLH 64820-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Breaking Glass
by Hazel O'Connor · 1980
27 pressings16 countriesSoundtrackNew WaveSynth-popElectronic
Breaking Glass was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Breaking Glass
23 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SAMP 6
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, White Label · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
A - SAMP - 6 - A1
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UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64820
- Format
- LP, Album · EMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64820 A-2U-1-1 DBTAPEOneRunout side A, stamped [DBTAPEOne etched]
AMLH 64820 B-2U-1-1 DBTAPEOneRunout side B, stamped [DBTAPEOne etched]
AMLH 64820-ALabel A
AMLH 64820-BLabel B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64820
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMLH . 64820 . A3 toneRunout side A, etched variant 1
AMLH. 64820 . B 4 toneRunout side B, etched variant 1
AMLH 64820 A2 tone CRunout side A variant 2
AMLH.64820-B-3 ARunout side B variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64820
- Format
- LP, Album · Townhouse
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64820Label A
AMLH 64820Label B
AMLH-64820-A1 Townhouse
AMLH-64820-B1 Townhouse
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64820
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64820 A//2 ▽ 420U 11Side A
AMLH 64820 B//2 ▽ 420U 11 2Side B
AMLH 64820-ALabel A
AMLH 64820-BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | A&M Records L 37368First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64820First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 64820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ireland | A&M Records AMLH 64820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | A&M Records AMLH 64820First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28015First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 37368First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | A&M Records 2PSP-4820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64820First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records SAMP 6First yearLP, Single Sided, White Label | LP, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 396943-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 396943-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Israel | A&M Records AMLH 64820LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Writing On The Wall3:20
- A2Monsters In Disguise3:22
- A3Come Into The Air3:42
- A4Big Brother3:04
- A5Who Needs It3:09
- A6Will You4:49
- B1Eighth Day3:11
- B2Top Of The Wheel3:15
- B3Calls The Tune3:00
- B4Blackman3:44
- B5Give Me An Inch3:08
- B6If Only4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breaking Glass are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Breaking Glass are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Breaking Glass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 64820.
How do I tell if my copy of Breaking Glass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 64820, SAMP 6, SP-4820, L 37368) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLH 64820 A//2 ▽42 0 U 1 2 1 and AMLH 64820 B//2 ▽4 20 U 1 1 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breaking Glass 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.
