US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 120
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
Ronettes-15 Audio MatrixA-side runout
BACK Side 10 Audio MatrixB-side runout
The Ronettes(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up / Big Red
Vinyl pressings
(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up / Big Red
by The Ronettes · 1964
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up / Big Red was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up / Big Red
13 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Ronettes-15 AudioMatrixRunout side A
BACK Side 10 AudioMatrixRunout side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
"MR" [within a circle] Ronettes-15 △51641Runout side A
BIG RED BACKSIDE 10 P [within a circle] △51641Runout side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 120
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
July 10, 1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 9905London American Recordings HLU 9905
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCP-6985-1C M 2DSide A stamped runout (Variant 1)
45-MSCP-6986-1C M 2DSide B stamped runout (Variant 1)
45-MSCP-6985-1C C 1Side A stamped runout (Variant 2)
45-MSCP-6986-1C U 1Side B stamped runout (Variant 2)
UK
July 10, 1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 9905London American Recordings HLU 9905
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCP.6985Side A label
MSCP.6986Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Belgium | London Records 5.484First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Philles Records PH. 120First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1964 | France | London Records HLU 80.051 / Disques London HLU 80.051First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Germany | London Records DL 20 761First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Philles Records 120First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1964 | US | Philles Records 120First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Philles Records 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Philles Records 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HLU 9905 / London American Recordings HLU 9905First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Ireland | London American Recordings HLU 9905First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Australia | London Records HL-2184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HLU 9905 / London American Recordings HLU 9905First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HLU 9905 / London American Recordings HLU 9905First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up2:35
- BBig Red2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up / Big Red are there?
13 vinyl pressings of (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up / Big Red are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up / Big Red first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is Philles Records 120.
How do I tell if my copy of (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up / Big Red is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 120, HLU 9905, HL-2184, 5.484) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Ronettes-15 Audio Matrix and BACK Side 10 Audio Matrix. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up / Big Red 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.
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