US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4537MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
67312Side One Label
67017Side Two Label
Michael LovesmithBreak The Ice
Vinyl pressings
Break The Ice
by Michael Lovesmith · 1985
14 pressings6 countriesSoulFunkDiscoElectronic
Break The Ice was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 The Ice
13 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1794 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4537 MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1794 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4537MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
4537MG-A-67312-1SB ZEE JMEtched Side A (JM script)
4537MG-B-67107-1SB ZEE JMEtched Side B (JM script)
67312Label Side A
67017Label Side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1794MF
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
67314Side One Label
67314Side Two Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 1794-MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 4537 MGFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Motown ZT 40274First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Motown SPTO-60216First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZT 40274First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZB 40273First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZT 40274First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4537 MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4537MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1794 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4537MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1794 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1794MFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Motown TMS 653-12"12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ABreak The Ice (Dance Mix)5:57
- BLucky In Love4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break The Ice are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Break The Ice are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Break The Ice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Motown 4537MG.
How do I tell if my copy of Break The Ice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4537MG, 1794 MF, 4537 MG, 1794MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 67312 and 67017. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Break The Ice 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.