UK
June 19, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12 QUEEN 11Parlophone 12QUEEN 11
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12QUEEN 11 A-2U-1-2 DSide A stamped
12QUEEN 11 B-2U-1-1 DSide B stamped
TOWN HOUSE DMMBoth Sides hand etched
Vinyl pressings
Breakthru
by Queen · 1989
19 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Breakthru was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Breakthru
19 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
June 19, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN 11 A-3-1- townhouse d.m.m.Side A, stamped/etched variant 1
QUEEN 11 B-3U-1-Side B, stamped variant 1
QUEEN 11 A-3-1-1 D TOWNHOUSE D.M.M.Side A, stamped/etched variant 2
QUEEN 11 B-2U-1-1 DSide B, stamped variant 2
UK
June 19, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN 11 A-4U-1-Q2 DA-side runout, stamped. Var. 1
QUEEN 11 B-2U-1-Q3 DB-side runout, stamped. Var. 1
QUEEN 11 A-3-1-Q4A-side runout, stamped. Var. 2
QUEEN 11 B-2U-1-Q3B-side runout, stamped. Var. 2
UK
June 19, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN 11 A-3-1-3 TOWNHOUSE DMMA side runout
QUEEN 11 B-2U-1-2B side runout
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN PD 11
- Format
- 7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN+PD+11+A ORLAKESide A hand etched
QUEEN+PD+11+BSide B hand etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN PD 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc · Uncut
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN+PD+11+A ORLAKERunout side A, etched
QUEEN+PD+11+B ORLAKERunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Parlophone ED 429First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | Parlophone A 2261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | Parlophone A 2261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Canada | Capitol Records B-44426First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Parlophone K 060-20 3421 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2034216First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2034217First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone QUEEN PD 11First year7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone QUEEN PD 11First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone 12QUEEN 11First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | ParlophoneFirst year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO-79685First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Australia | Parlophone A2261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Portugal | Parlophone 2034217First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone 12 QUEEN 11 / Parlophone 12QUEEN 11First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABreakthru4:07
- BStealin'3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breakthru are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Breakthru are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Breakthru first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Portugal and more. One of them is Parlophone 12 QUEEN 11, released June 19, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Breakthru is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 QUEEN 11, QUEEN 11, QUEEN PD 11, 12QUEEN 11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12QUEEN 11 A-2U-1-2 D and 12QUEEN 11 B-2U-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breakthru 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.
