Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96 9414-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
969414-7 AEtching side A
969414-7 BEtching side B
Vinyl pressings
Broken Land
by The Adventures · 1988
20 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronicRock
Broken Land 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 Broken Land
18 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 69TElektra 966 773-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EKR-69T-A2. MT.1. DAMONT JRun-out Side A
EKR-69T-B2. MT.1. DAMONT ZRun-out Side B
EKR69(T) ALabel Side A
EKR69(T) BLabel Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 69Elektra 969 414-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EKR . 69 . A2 MT. 1 DAMONT ANRunout, A-side, etched, variant 1
EKR - 69 - B2 MT. 1 DAMONT AHRunout, B-side, etched, variant 1
EKR . 69 . A2 MT. 1 DAMONT AORunout, A-side, etched, variant 2
EKR - 69 - B2 MT. 1 DAMONT AORunout, B-side, etched, variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 69Elektra 969 414-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKR . 69 . A2 MT. 1 DAMONT ALSide A runout
EKR - 69 - B2 MT. 1 DAMONT ACSide B runout
EKR 69 ASide A label
EKR 69 BSide B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 69Elektra 969 414-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EKR+69+A ORLAKESide 1 runout, etched
EKR+69+B ORLAKESide 2 runout, etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STE-69414A-1 1-1 MASTERDISK [SRC logo]Runout side A
STE-69414B-1 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side B
ST-E-69414-A-SPLabel side A
ST-E-69414-B-SPLabel 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.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Unknown | Auxilium FMPL 6912", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1988 | Australia | Elektra 7-69414First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Elektra 96 94147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Elektra 96 94147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Elektra 966 773-0First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Elektra 969 414-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Elektra 96 9414-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Elektra 945First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 69T / Elektra 966 773-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 69 / Elektra 969 414-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 69 / Elektra 969 414-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 69 / Elektra 969 414-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Elektra ED 5288First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 7-69414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 7-69414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Elektra 7-694147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABroken Land4:07
- BDon't Stand On Me4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Broken Land are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Broken Land are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Broken Land first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Elektra 96 9414-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Broken Land is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 96 9414-7, EKR 69T, EKR 69, 7-69414) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 969414-7 A and 969414-7 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Broken Land 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.
