US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-05385
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSS· 175118- 1A MASTERDISK Hw P (AP)Runout A
XSS· 175119- 1A MASTERDISK Hw P (AP)Runout B
XSS 175118Label A
XSS 175119Label B
MtumeBreathless
Vinyl pressings
Breathless
by Mtume · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Breathless was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Breathless
10 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05899
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05899
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 175116Labels
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05899
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P(AP) ZSS-175116-1B MASTERDISKRunouts
ZSS 175116Labels
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 7159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-7159-A2Runout (Etched) Side A
A-7159-B1Runout (Etched) Side B
A 7159 A*Label Side A
A 7159 B*Label Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 7159
- Format
- 12", Promo, Limited Edition
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-05385First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.7159 / Epic A 12.7159First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic TA 7159First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Epic A 7159First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TA 7159First year12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Epic TA 7159First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Epic 49-05385First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-05899First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-05899First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-05899First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Out Of Breath0:47
- A2Breathless (Vocal)4:58
- BBreathless (A&G Mix)5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breathless are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Breathless are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Breathless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Epic 49-05385.
How do I tell if my copy of Breathless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49-05385, 34-05899, A 7159, TA 7159) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS· 175118- 1A MASTERDISK Hw P (AP) and XSS· 175119- 1A MASTERDISK Hw P (AP). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breathless 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.