US
September 1983- Label and catalog number
- Planet BXL1-4705
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Break Out
by Pointer Sisters · 1983
43 pressings25 countriesSynth-popDiscoContemporary R&BElectronic
Break Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Out
24 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
September 1983- Label and catalog number
- Planet BXL1-4705
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
BXL1-4705-A-115 Precision I A2Side A, variant 1
BXL1-4705-B-[struckthrough]125 Precision SM. I A1Side B, variant 1
BXL1-4705-A-11S Precision I A2 ESide A, variant 2
BXL1-4705-B-1̶1̶S̶ 12 S Precision SM. I A2 DSide B, variant 2
US
September 1983- Label and catalog number
- Planet BXL1-4705
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BXL1 4705A-A -15 [A10] EESide A Etched [Stamped]
BXL1-5083ASide A Etched (Crossed Out)
BXL1 4705A-B 2S Precision [1 A7] H HSide B Etched [ Stamped]
BXL1-5083-B-2SSide B Etched (Crossed Out)
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Planet BEL1-5410
- Format
- LP, Album · RCA Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B̶X̶L̶1̶ ̶4̶7̶0̶5̶A̶-̶A̶ ̶B̶X̶L̶1̶ ̶5̶0̶8̶3̶A̶ BEL1 5410A -15 Ⅰ A14Side A, Variant 1
B̶X̶L̶1̶ ̶4̶7̶0̶5̶A̶-̶B̶ ̶B̶X̶L̶1̶ ̶5̶0̶8̶3̶B̶-̶2̶S̶ BEL1 5410B 2S Precision Ⅰ A14CSide B, Variant 1
B̶X̶L̶1̶ ̶4̶7̶0̶5̶A̶-̶A̶ ̶B̶X̶L̶1̶-̶5̶0̶8̶3̶A̶ ̶1̶5 BEL1 5410A 15 I A11 VSide A, Variant 2
B̶X̶L̶1̶ ̶4̶7̶0̶5̶A̶ ̶B̶ ̶B̶X̶L̶1̶-̶5̶0̶8̶3̶-̶B̶-̶2̶S̶ BEL1 5410B 2S Precision I A14 BSide B, Variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Planet BEL1-5410-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BEL1-5410-A
BEL-5410-B
Canada
September 1983- Label and catalog number
- Planet BXL1-4705
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BXL1-4705-A JW CRSide A runout, variant 1
BXL1-4705-B JW CRSide B runout, variant 1
BXL1 4705A A1② G. (CR)Side A runout, variant 2
BXL1 4705A B1③ G. (CR)Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Planet BXL1 4705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Australia | Planet BXL1 4705First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | Planet BXLI 4705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Planet NL 90206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | Rca Victor RCLP 20288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | Planet BXL1-4705First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Planet PLR-28001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Planet BXLI 4705First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Planet BXLI 4705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Peru | RCA Victor 02.44.700019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Philippines | Planet XFPL1-1143First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA FL-14705 / Planet FL-14705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK & Europe | Planet FL 84705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Planet BEL1-5410First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Planet BEL1-5410-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3843LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3843LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Planet FL 84705LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | RCA Victor BEL1-5410LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Jump4:22
- A2Automatic4:48
- A3Baby Come And Get It4:57
- A4I Need You4:03
- A5Dance Electric4:55
- B1Neutron Dance4:11
- B2Easy Persuasion4:27
- B3Nightline4:36
- B4Telegraph Your Love4:25
- B5Operator3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break Out are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Break Out are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1983 and 2025.
When was Break Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, Colombia, Ireland and more. One of them is Planet BXL1-4705, released September 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Break Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BXL1-4705, BEL1-5410, BEL1-5410-1, FL 84705) 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 Out 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.
