Vinyl pressings
by Jaki Graham · 1986
Breaking Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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.
JAKI 8 A-2U-1-1-1 timtomA-side runout variant 1
JAKI 8 B-2U-1-1-4 TYB-side runout variant 1
JAKI 8 A-2U-1-1-1 timtomA-side runout variant 2
JAKI 8 B-1U-1-1-3 TYB-side runout variant 2
12 JAKI 8 A-2U-1-2-/\1 timtomA side runout, variant 1
12 JAKI 8 B -2U-1-1-X1B side runout, variant 1
12 JAKI 8 A-2U-1-1-X1 timtomA side runout, variant 2
12JAKI 8 B -1U-1-1- XB side runout, variant 2
12 JAKIDJ 8 A-2U-1-1-1Runout A-side stamped
12 JAKIDJ 8 B-2U-1-1-1Runout B-side stamped
2013897-A 2Runout side A, variant 1
2013897-B 2Runout side B, variant 1
2013897-A 2 4 1 1A 3Runout side A, variant 2
2013897-B 2 2 1 1A3Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | EMI EMI 1846First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI ED.226 / EMI ED 226First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-20 1389 7 / EMI 006-20 1389 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI 1C K 060-20 1394 6 / EMI K060-20 1394 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI 1A K060-20 1394 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-20 1389 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | EMI JAKI 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | EMI 12JAKI 8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | EMI 12JAKI 8 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | EMI JAKI 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | EMI JAKI 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
11 vinyl pressings of Breaking Away are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is EMI JAKI 8, released July 28, 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JAKI 8, 12JAKI 8, 12JAKI 8 DJ, ED.226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JAKI 8 A-2U-1-1-1 timtom and JAKI 8 B-2U-1-1-4 TY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
