New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6000 113
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
NazarethBroken Down Angel
Vinyl pressings
Broken Down Angel
by Nazareth · 1972
22 pressings16 countriesClassic RockRock
Broken Down Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Down Angel
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | New Zealand | Philips 6000 113First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Australia | Philips 6000 0967", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Brazil | Philips 6000 0967", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Philips 6000 1137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | Philips 60001137", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ireland | Mooncrest MOON 17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Philips 6000 1137", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6000 0967", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Portugal | Philips 60001137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | Philips TOS 9207", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Philips 60 00 1137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1453-S / A&M Records 14537", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 14537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 536907", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 536907", Single | 7", Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | BMG BMGCAT294 SV TP7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
Tracklist
- ABroken Down Angel
- BWitchdoctor Woman
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Broken Down Angel are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Broken Down Angel are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1972 and 2018.
When was Broken Down Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in New Zealand. One of them is Philips 6000 113.
How do I tell if my copy of Broken Down Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6000 113) 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 Broken Down Angel 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.
