Belgium
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5.665-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Roy OrbisonBreak My Mind / How Do You Start Over
Vinyl pressings
Break My Mind / How Do You Start Over
by Roy Orbison · 1969
11 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Break My Mind / How Do You Start Over was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 My Mind / How Do You Start Over
11 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10294
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10294London American Recordings HLU 10294
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC-8164-1CA Side runout, stamped
MSC-8165-1CB Side runout, stamped
UK
November 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10294London American Recordings HLU 10294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-9005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC 8164 7XLON 2527Side A Runout
MSC 8165 7XLON 2528Side B Runout
MSC8164 7XLON2527Side A Label
MSC8165 7XLON2528Side B Label
Denmark
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 10294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, 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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | London Records HL-9005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Belgium | London Records 5.665-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Denmark | London Records HL 10294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Denmark | London Records HL 10294 / London Records HLU 10294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | London Records DL 20 903First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Netherlands | London Records FLX 3240First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.1033First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Sweden | London American Recordings HL 10294First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLU 10294First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLU 10294 / London American Recordings HLU 10294First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLU 10294 / London American Recordings HLU 10294First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABreak My Mind3:10
- BHow Do You Start Over2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break My Mind / How Do You Start Over are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Break My Mind / How Do You Start Over are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Break My Mind / How Do You Start Over first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Belgium, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is London Records 5.665-Y.
How do I tell if my copy of Break My Mind / How Do You Start Over is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5.665-Y, HLU 10294, HL-9005, HL 10294) 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 My Mind / How Do You Start Over 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.
