US
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records K1-92649
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K1-92649A-DMM SP1-1 MASTERDISK TDSide A Runout, etched
K1-92649B-DMM SP1-1Side B Runout, etched
Katrina And The WavesBreak Of Hearts
Vinyl pressings
Break Of Hearts
by Katrina And The Waves · 1989
10 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Break Of Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Of Hearts
10 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records SBKLP 2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SBKLP 2 A - 1 - 1 -Side 1, stamped
SBKLP 2 B - 1 - 1 - 1Side 2, stamped
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records SBK 792649
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SBK 792649 AHand Etched Side A
SBK 792649 BHand Etched Side B
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK 064 792649 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Attic LAT 1255
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LAT 1255-A
LAT 1255-B
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 064 7 92649 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7926491 A2Runout, side A, stamped - Variant 1
7926491 B1Runout, side B, stamped - Variant 1
7926491-A1Runout, side A, stamped - Variant 2
7926491-B1Runout, side B, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | SBK Records SBK 792649First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Brazil | SBK 064 792649 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Attic LAT 1255First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | SBK Records 064 7 92649 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | SBK Records 64 7926491First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Capitol Records LEMP-1663First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | SBK Records SBK(L) 7926491First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | SBK Records 066 7 92649 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | SBK Records SBKLP 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | SBK Records K1-92649First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rock N' Roll Girl4:06
- A2Can't Tame My Love4:00
- A3That's The Way3:56
- A4Keep Running To Me4:29
- A5Break Of Hearts5:05
- B1I Can Dream About It4:00
- B2To Have And To Hold4:20
- B3(I've Got A) Crush On You3:55
- B4Love Calculator3:58
- B5Rock Myself To Sleep3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break Of Hearts are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Break Of Hearts are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Break Of Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is SBK Records K1-92649.
How do I tell if my copy of Break Of Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K1-92649, SBKLP 2, SBK 792649, 064 792649 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K1-92649A-DMM SP1-1 MASTERDISK TD and K1-92649B-DMM SP1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Break Of Hearts 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.
