Break Out vinyl value
Pointer Sisters — Break Out: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Planet | FL 84705 | UK & Europe | — | $16–$23 |
| 1983 Planet | BEL1-5410 | US | RCA Indianapolis Pressing | $6–$18 |
| 1983 Planet | BXL1-4705 | US | Indianapolis Press | $5–$13 |
| 1984 Planet | BXL1-4705A | US | Indianapolis Pressing | $5–$13 |
3 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Planet | NL 90206 | Europe | — |
| 1984 Planet | FL89450 | UK & Europe | Reissue |
| 2025 Music On Vinyl | MOVLP3843 | Europe | Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
9 pressings tracked, 7 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1983 US pressing it reads “BXL1-4705A” on side one and “BXL1-4705B” on side two. Sleeves migrate between copies over the years; the etching stays with the record.
- 3
Grade the condition. Condition multiplies the price: near mint can bring several times what a VG copy does. Vinyl and sleeve get separate grades; the scale is in our grading guide.
Discs and jackets part ways over the decades: a 1983 sleeve proves nothing about the record inside it. The runout etching and the label decide the pressing; the cover never does.
Questions
Which pressing of Break Out is worth the most?
The 1983 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 2025 “Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1983 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1983 US pressing the runout reads “BXL1-4705A”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Break Out worth today?
Sellers typically ask $5 to $23 for the pressings we track; for the 1983 BEL1-5410 the median ask is $10 over 9 listings (eBay, Sep 21, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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