US
1983- Label and catalog number
- District Of Columbia DC OPUS 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba)
by Julia And Company · 1983
23 pressings8 countriesLatinJazz-FunkDiscoElectronic
Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba)
13 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- District Of Columbia DC OPUS 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OPUS-1-B̶-A MASTERDISK HwA-Side Runout Etching
OPUS-1-A̶-B MASTERDISK HwB-Side Runout Etching
DC OPUS 1-AA-Side Label
DC OPUS 1-BB-Side Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 46
- Format
- 12"
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings LONX 46
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LONX 46 A//1∇420 T 1 1 1 1 JASide A stamped,etched
LONX 46 B//2∇420 T 1 1 2Side B stamped
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 046
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 046-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | London Records 820 046First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | London Records 820 046-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 820 046-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 820 046-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | London Records LON 46First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | London Records 820 046-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | London Records 820 046-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | London Records 820 046-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | London Records 9-09 021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | London Records LONX 46First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | London American Recordings LONX 46First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | District Of Columbia DC OPUS 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | District Of Columbia DC OPUS 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | London Records LON 46 / London Records 820 046-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | London Records LONX 46 / London Records 820 046-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) (Radio Short)3:21
- A2Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) (Club Insert)3:28
- B1Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) (Full Length)7:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is District Of Columbia DC OPUS 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DC OPUS 1, LONX 46, 820 046, 820 046-7) 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 Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) 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.