UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10015London American Recordings HLU 10015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler
- Runout / matrix
45-MSC-7424-1C
45-MSC-7425-1C
Roy OrbisonBreakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart / Wait
Vinyl pressings
Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart / Wait
by Roy Orbison · 1965
21 pressings14 countriesVocalRockPop
Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart / Wait was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart / Wait
2 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Denmark
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10015
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Denmark | London Records HLU 10015First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HLU 10015 / London American Recordings HLU 10015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler |
| 1966 | Australia | London Records HL-22447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | MGM Records 13446X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | London Records DL 20 8017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 71007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Hong Kong | London Records HLU 10015 / London American Recordings HLU 100157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Ireland | London American Recordings HLU 100157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | London Records HL 100157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | London Records HL 10 015 / London American Recordings HL 10 0157", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL.9317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10015 / London American Recordings HLU 100157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10015 / London American Recordings HLU 100157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records K 134467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records K134467", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 5.5477" | 7" |
| ? | South Africa | London Records PD.90397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABreakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart2:06
- BWait2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart / Wait are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart / Wait are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart / Wait first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Denmark. One of them is London Records HLU 10015.
How do I tell if my copy of Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart / Wait is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLU 10015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSC-7424-1C and 45-MSC-7425-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart / Wait 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.
