US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1140-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Romeo's DaughterDon't Break My Heart
Vinyl pressings
Don't Break My Heart
by Romeo's Daughter · 1988
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
Don't Break My Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Don't Break My Heart
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1140-7-JAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1140-7-JA Fw ¢Runouts
1140-7-J-ALabels
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVET 186
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE - 186 - A 2 → JA DAMONT BRunout etched side A
JIVE - 186 - B ² — DAMONTRunout etched side B
JIVE 186 A*Label side A
JIVE 186 B*Label side B
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive LMD 609Liberation Records LMD 609
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
△ MX 251307-B LMD609-1Side 1 runout hand etched
△ MX 251308-B LMD609-2Side 2 runout hand etched
MX251307Side 1 label
MX251308Side 2 label
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1140-7-J
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Jive LMD 609 / Liberation Records LMD 609First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Jive 1140-7-JFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.20984 / Jive 247 272-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 247 273-7 / Jive 6.15188 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Jive 4519First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Jive 145.468-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVET 186First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE 186First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1140-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1140-7-JAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Jive LS 20397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Break My Heart
- BWild Child
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Break My Heart are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Break My Heart are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Don't Break My Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Jive 1140-7-J.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Break My Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1140-7-J, 1140-7-JAA, JIVET 186, JIVE 186) 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 Don't Break My Heart 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.