UK
December 8, 1967- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PT+173+ASide A runout
PT+173+BSide B runout
The Symbols(The Best Part Of) Breaking Up
Vinyl pressings
(The Best Part Of) Breaking Up
by The Symbols · 1967
17 pressings12 countriesVocalPop
(The Best Part Of) Breaking Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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) Breaking Up
11 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PT+173+ASide A runout
PT+173+BSide B runout
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
PT+173+ASide A runout
PT+173+BSide B runout
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PT+173+ASide A runout
PT+173+BSide B runout
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A 8287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1967- Label and catalog number
- President Records 19 926 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
19926 A-1 Made in AustriaRunout A, stamped
19926 B-1 Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
19 926 L aLabel A
19 926 K bLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Parlophone A 8287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Austria | President Records 19 926 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Belgium | President Records PTF 173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | Parlophone DK 1651First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | President Records 19 926 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Greece | Zodiac 4151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Greece | Zodiac 4151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PT 173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PT 173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PT 173First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PT 173First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1968 | France | Fontana 260.130 MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | President Records PTF 1737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.32577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Laurie Records LR 34357", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Parlophone SPD 4537", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A(The Best Part Of) Breaking Up
- BAgain
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (The Best Part Of) Breaking Up are there?
17 vinyl pressings of (The Best Part Of) Breaking Up are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was (The Best Part Of) Breaking Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium and more. One of them is President Records PT 173, released December 8, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of (The Best Part Of) Breaking Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 173, A 8287, 19 926 AT, PTF 173) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PT+173+A and PT+173+B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (The Best Part Of) Breaking Up 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.