UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 134Mercury 811 068-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
JuniorCommunication Breakdown
Vinyl pressings
Communication Breakdown
by Junior · 1983
24 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Communication Breakdown 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 Communication Breakdown
24 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 134Mercury 811 069-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MERX 134 A//1▽420 R 1 1 2Side A
MERX 134 B//2▽420 R 1 1 3Side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERXX 134
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 134Mercury 811 068-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Label
UK
April 1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 134 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MERX 134 DJ A//1▽420 M 11 2Side A runout stamped
MERX 134DJ B//1▽420 R 1 1 2Side B runout stamped
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812-397-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
812 397-1-AS-PRC-C 1-1-1 STERLINGRunout side A etched, except Sterling
812 397-1-BS-PRC-C 1-1 STERLINGRunout side B etched, except Sterling
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.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Mercury MSX 76198First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Mercury MS 76198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70070 / Mercury 811 068-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Mercury 811 068-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Mercury 811 069-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Mercury MER 134First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Mercury 811 068-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Mercury 811 069-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Mercury 811 068-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Mercury SV 0025First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Mercury 811 068-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Mercury 811 069-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury MER 134 / Mercury 811 068-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury MERX 134 / Mercury 811 069-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury MERXX 134First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACommunication Breakdown7:03
- B1Communication Breakdown (Dubwise)7:27
- B2Fame4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Communication Breakdown are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Communication Breakdown are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Communication Breakdown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is Mercury MER 134.
How do I tell if my copy of Communication Breakdown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 134, MERX 134, MERXX 134, MERX 134 DJ) 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 Communication Breakdown 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.
