South Africa
1982- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records STF 55
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Breakaway
by Tracey Ullman · 1982
33 pressings15 countriesVocalPop
Breakaway was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Breakaway
1 pressing came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | South Africa | Stiff Records STF 55First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Stiff Records K-90777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-523857", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | France | Stiff Records 105 2277", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Stiff Records 6.20 212 / Stiff Records 6.20212 AE12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Stiff Records 6.13 779 / Stiff Records 6.13779 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Stiff Records BUY 1687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Stiff Records STIF 1387", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Stiff Records STIF 1387", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI-70668 / Stiff Records TI-7066812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Stiff Records MI 31014 / Musart MI 310147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Stiff Records 105 227 / Stiff Records 105.2277", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Stiff Records 600.86512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Stiff Records BUY 1687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Stiff Records 5132127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Stiff Records BUY 1687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABreakaway2:38
- BDancing In The Dark2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breakaway are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Breakaway are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Breakaway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in South Africa. One of them is Stiff Records STF 55.
How do I tell if my copy of Breakaway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STF 55) 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 Breakaway 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.
