US
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 303
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
Jerry Lee LewisBreak-Up
Vinyl pressings
Break-Up
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1958
24 pressings12 countriesRock & RollRock
Break-Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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-Up
18 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 10 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
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-318Label A
U-319Label B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 303
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-318
U-319
45-318 Sheldon
45-319 Sheldon
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HLS 8700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-S.8700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri-centre
- Runout / matrix
45-MSY-2854-1D K 1A-Side Runout, variant 1
45-MSY-2855-1D K 1B-Side Runout, variant 1
45-MSY-2854-1D AH 1A-Side Runout, stamped, variant 2
45-MSY-2854-2D HH 1A-Side Runout, stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1429First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Belgium | London Records 9.5.065First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality 1781First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | India | London Records 45-HLS 8700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Ireland | London American Recordings HLS 8700First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Norway | London Records 45-HL 8700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | South Africa | London Records PD 8185First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLS 8700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-S.8700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records / London American RecordingsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HLS.8700First yearShellac, 10", Single | Shellac, 10", Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-S.8700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records / London American RecordingsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Sun 303First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | US | Sun 303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Philips B 320.175 F7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Sun Record Company SUN 317", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality K17817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Sun SUN 317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Sun SUN 317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ABreak-Up2:33
- BI'll Make It All Up To You2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break-Up are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Break-Up are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1958 and 1976.
When was Break-Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Sun 303, released August 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Break-Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 303, 45-HLS 8700, 45-HL-S.8700, HLS.8700) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Break-Up 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.
