US
February 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-u-291 △20341Runout A, etched
45-u-290 △20340Runout B, etched
U-291Side A label
U-290Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Breathless
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1958
46 pressings11 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Breathless 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 Breathless
37 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 9 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
February 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-U-291 #1 △20341Side A runout, variant 1
45-U-290 #1 △20340Side B runout, variant 1
45-U-291 △20341Side A runout, variant 2
45-U-290 △20340Side B runout, variant 2
US
February 1, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 288
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-291Label A-Side
U-290Label B-Side
US
February 1, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 288
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
February 1, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-U-291 #1 △20341Runout A, hand-etched
45-U-290 #1 △20340Runout B, hand-etched
U-291Vinyl label, side A
U-290Vinyl label, side B
US
February 1, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 288
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-291 F2Runout A, hand-etched
45-U-290Runout B, hand-etched
U-291Vinyl label, side A
U-290Vinyl label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records HL1347First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality K1710First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality 1710First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality 1710First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Germany | London Records DL 20 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | London Records DL 20 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | London Records DL 20 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 8592First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.317First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLS 8592First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLS.8592 / London American Recordings HLS.8592First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLS-8592First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN 257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN 257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN 257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN 257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-5.0227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | London Records FL 17227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London Records HLS 8592 / London American Recordings HLS 85927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London Records HLS 8592 / London American Recordings HLS 85927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Sun SUN #257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABreathless2:39
- BDown The Line2:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breathless are there?
46 vinyl pressings of Breathless are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1958 and 1979.
When was Breathless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, South Africa, Australia and more. One of them is Sun 288, released February 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Breathless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 288, 45-HL-S.8592, 45-HLS 8592, HLS.8592) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-u-291 △20341 and 45-u-290 △20340. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breathless 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.
