Vinyl pressings
by Roni Griffith · 1982
(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
20 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 9 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.
p SPV-54 A-1A COLUMBIA NY BRunout side A stamped, variant 1
p SPV-54-B-1B COLUMBIA NY BRunout side B stamped, variant 1
p SPV-54 A-1A COLUMBIA NY BRunout side A stamped, variant 2
p SPV-54-B-1B COLUMBIA NY /\Runout side B stamped, variant 2
V SD35228A-1BRunout side A stamped
V SD35228B-1CRunout side B stamped
VSD 35228-ALabel side A
VSD 35228-BLabel side B
SPV-54 A-1B COLUMBIA NYSide A runout groove, stamped
SPV-54-B-1B COLUMBIA NYSide B runout groove, stamped
SPV 54-ASide A label
SPV 54-BSide B label
SPV 54-A A-1 ⟷ AV MASTERDISKRunout A Side Etched
SPV 54-B A-1 ⟷ AV MASTERDISKRunout B Side Etched
SPV 54-ALabel Side A
SPV 54-BLabel Side B
p SPV-54 A-1A COLUMBIA NY /\Runout Side A Stamped
p SPV-54-B-1B COLUMBIA NY /\Runout Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Vanguard DS 12086First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | France | Vanguard VSD 230 006 / Vanguard VSD 230006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Vanguard 0932.013First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Vanguard VA 37022First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Vanguard VAX 848First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-83 / Vanguard D 33-83First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | Gamma G-2525First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Panama | Padisco VA-01-First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Vanguard 45-9056 / Hispavox 45-9056First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Vanguard CP-418 / Hispavox CP-418First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Making Waves SURFT 101First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Making Waves SURF 101TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Making Waves SURF 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Making Waves SURF 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Vanguard SPV 54First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
23 vinyl pressings of (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Vanguard SPV 54.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPV 54, VSD 35228, SURFT 101, SURF 101T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p SPV-54 A-1A COLUMBIA NY B and p SPV-54-B-1B COLUMBIA NY B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
