UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 56
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
WhodiniEscape (I Need A Break)
Vinyl pressings
Escape (I Need A Break)
by Whodini · 1984
14 pressings4 countriesElectroElectronicHip Hop
Escape (I Need A Break) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Escape (I Need A Break)
5 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 56
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 56
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive 6.20371Jive 6.20 371
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0 C-6.20 371-01-1 SRunout side A
0 C-6.20 371-01-2 SRunout side B
6.20371-01-1Label side A
6.20371-01-2Label side B
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive 6.14 234Jive 6.14234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EN ⬭ C-6.14 234-01-1Runout side A
EN ⬭ C-6.14 234-01-2Runout side B
6.14 234-01-1Label side A
6.14 234-01-2Label 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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.20371 / Jive 6.20 371First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.14 234 / Jive 6.14234First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE T 56First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE 56First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE T 56First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | Canada | Jive JVD 03612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Jive 6.142347", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Jive JD 1 9372 / Jive JD1-937212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Jive JS1-93717" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | Jive JS1-93717", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Jive JD1-937212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Jive JS 1-93717", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Jive JS 1-93717", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Jive JD 1 9372 / Jive JD1-937212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Escape (I Need A Break)5:20
- A2Escape (I Need A Break) (Accapella)1:48
- B1Five Minutes Of Funk5:20
- B2Escape (I Need A Break) (Instrumental)3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Escape (I Need A Break) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Escape (I Need A Break) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Escape (I Need A Break) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Germany. One of them is Jive JIVE T 56.
How do I tell if my copy of Escape (I Need A Break) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 56, JIVE 56, 6.20371, 6.14 234) 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 Escape (I Need A Break) 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.
