Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT49946
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B-3476 A-1/85S IRunout side A
DM B-3476 B-1/85S IRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Broken Wings
by Mr. Mister · 1985
34 pressings22 countriesPop RockSoft RockRockPop
Broken Wings 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 Broken Wings
24 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 17 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB49945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DSB - 3488 A-1/85 S IIRunout, side A, variant 1
DM DSB - 3488 B-1/85 S IIRunout, side B, variant 1
DM DSB - 3488 A-1/85 S II IIRunout, side A, variant 2
DM DSB - 3488 B-1/85 S II IIIRunout, side B, variant 2
UK
July 22, 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49945RCA PB49945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB-49945-A1 JA ΛRunout A-side, etched/stamped
PB-49945-B1 ΛRunout B-side, etched/stamped
PB 49945 A‡Side A label
PB 49945 B‡Side B label
UK
July 22, 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT49946RCA PT 49946
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PT-49946-A1 A JA 4Side A
PT-49946-B1 ASide B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-14136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PB-14136-A-1S Precision̲ .. I A1Runout A etched [I A1 stamped]
PB-14136-B-1S Precision̲ .. I A2Runout B etched [I A2 stamped]
PB-14136-ALabel A
PB-14136-BLabel B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-14136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB-14136-A-6S Precision SMA-side runout
PB-14136-B-6S Precision SMB-side runout
PB-14136-AA-side label
PB-14136-BB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | RCA Victor 104480 / RCA Victor PB 14136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Barbados | RCA PB-14136First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Bolivia | RCA RS-2282First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | RCA PB-14136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | El Salvador | RCA RUS-120First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PT49946First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PB49945First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | RCA Victor PB 49945First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Ireland | RCA PB49945First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | RCA PB 49897First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | RCA PB49897First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | RCA RPS-198 / RCA PB-14136First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Mexico | RCA RX - 219 / RCA 2987-ACXFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | RCA 104480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Panama | RCA Victor RUS-120First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | RCA Corporation XFPBO-11657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | RCA Corporation XFPBO-11657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABroken Wings4:29
- BUniform Of Youth4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Broken Wings are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Broken Wings are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Broken Wings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is RCA PT49946.
How do I tell if my copy of Broken Wings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT49946, PB49945, PB 49945, PB-14136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM B-3476 A-1/85S I and DM B-3476 B-1/85S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Broken Wings 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.
