Benelux
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 249 449-0
- Format
- 12"
Kevin MoraneBreak Dance
Vinyl pressings
Break Dance
by Kevin Morane · 1984
10 pressings5 countriesElectroElectronic
Break Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Dance
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Benelux
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 249 449-0
- Format
- 12", White Label
Bolivia
July 17, 1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA WS-9093
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 94490
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 94497
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 601115
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Benelux | WEA 249 449-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Benelux | WEA 249 449-0First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24 94497First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24 94490First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24 94497First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Ariola 601115First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Ariola 105710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | WEA 249 449-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | WEA 249 449-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Bolivia | WEA WS-9093First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABreak Dance5:50
- BBanco3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break Dance are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Break Dance are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Break Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Benelux, Bolivia, Canada, France and more. One of them is WEA 249 449-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Break Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 249 449-0, WS-9093, 24 94490, 24 94497) 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 Dance 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.