Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Nimbus 74-0458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
APKS-4936-16SRunout side A
APKS-4937-16SRunout side B
APKS-4936Label side A
APKS-4937Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Broken
by The Guess Who · 1971
29 pressings18 countriesRock
Broken was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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
27 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 17 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.
US
March 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APKS-4937-1 0 S A1 IRun-out Side A, stamped (Variant 1)
APKS-4936-2 - S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K I Λ1Run-out Side B, stamped (⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K etched) (Variant 1)
APKS-4937-2-S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K - I > A 2Run-out Side A, stamped ( ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K etched) (Variant 2)
APKS-4936-2-S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K - I /\1Run-out Side B, stamped ( ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K etched) (Variant 2)
UK
July 9, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
APKS 4937Label Side A
APKS 4936Label Side B
UK
July 9, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APKS-4937-4-S-A2E ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K RA side runout, variant 1
APKS-4936-3-S-B1A ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K RB side runout, variant 1
APKS-4937-4-S-B10 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K RA side runout stamped [B10 etched], variant 2
APKS-4937-4-S-A2A R ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KB side runout stamped [A2A etched], variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APKS-4937-13S A6A RSide A runout
APKS-4936-13S - B1B RSide B runout
APKS-4937Side A label
APKS-4936Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 74-0458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 74-0458First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-16256First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Nimbus 74-0458First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | El Salvador | RCA Victor 74-0458-First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49 820 / RCA Victor 49.820First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0458First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0458First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | RCA Victor Sg 33First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | RCA Victor 74 - 0458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS-2092First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 74-0458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Philippines | Nimbus 74-0458First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10634First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-09067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor 45-2597" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ABroken3:05
- BAlbert Flasher2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Broken are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Broken are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Broken first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada, US, UK, Italy and more. One of them is Nimbus 74-0458.
How do I tell if my copy of Broken is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74-0458, RCA 2100, SPS-45-259, JB 74-0458) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APKS-4936-16S and APKS-4937-16S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Broken 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.
