Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 356-1
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Break My Heart / Heroine
by Shakespear's Sister · 1988
20 pressings8 countriesHouseNew WaveElectronicRock
Break My Heart / Heroine 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 Break My Heart / Heroine
18 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 356-1London Records Lonx 200
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
886 356 1 S1 = 1 670 04 112Side 1
886 356 1 S2 = 1 670 04 112Side 2
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 356-7London Records LON 200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
886 356 7 S1=1 670 04Runout side A
886 356 7 S2=1 670 04Runout side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 356-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection moulded labels
- Runout / matrix
886 356 - 7 S 1 3 20Runout stamped side A
886 356 - 7 S 2 3 20Runout stamped side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 356-1London Records LONX 200
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
886 356 1 S1 = 1 670 04 1 12Runout side A
886 356 1 S2 = 1 670 04 1 12Runout side B
886 356-1.1Label side A
886 356-1.2Label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXR 200London Records 886 397-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
△ 88 10 LONX R 200 A_3Runout Side A
△ 88 10 LONX R 200 B _ 3Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Polygram Records 886 356-7 / London Records 886 356-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Australia | FFRR 886356-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | London Records 886 356-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | London Records 886 356-7DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 356-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 356-1 / London Records Lonx 200First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 356-7 / London Records LON 200First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 356-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 356-1 / London Records LONX 200First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | London Records 886 397-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Greece | London Records LONX 200 / Polygram 886 356-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Greece | London Records LONX 200 / Polygram 886 356-1First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1988 | Italy | London Records 886 356-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONX 200First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONXR 200 / London Records 886 397-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | FFRR 886 951-112", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | FFRR 886 951-112", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABreak My Heart (You Really)3:29
- BHeroine3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break My Heart / Heroine are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Break My Heart / Heroine are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
When was Break My Heart / Heroine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is London Records 886 356-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Break My Heart / Heroine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 886 356-1, 886 356-7, LONXR 200, LON 200) 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 Heart / Heroine 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.
