Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 888 479-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
888 479 - 7 S 1 320Runout side A
888 479 - 7 S 2 320Runout side B
Viktor LazloBreathless
Vinyl pressings
Breathless
by Viktor Lazlo · 1987
14 pressings9 countriesSoulSmooth JazzBalladFunk / Soul
Breathless was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Breathless
13 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 888 479-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 883
- Format
- 7"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 883Polydor 888 479-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Japan
June 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 5DM 0184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 888 479-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
160 8884797 A PDORunout Etched Side A
160 8884797 B PDORunout Stamped Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Polydor 888 479-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 888 479-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 888 479-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 888 479-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 888 479-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 888 479-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | PolyGram 888 479-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Polydor PD 2517First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 888 479-7 / Polydor 888 479-7 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSP 883First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPX 883 / Polydor 888 479-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 5DM 0184First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 13MM 7046First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 888 479-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABreathless3:38
- BDon't Say No4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breathless are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Breathless are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Breathless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, UK, Japan, France and more. One of them is Polydor 888 479-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Breathless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 479-7, 888 479-1, POSP 883, POSPX 883) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 888 479 - 7 S 1 320 and 888 479 - 7 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breathless 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.