Breakout (original 7″/album version)

~ Recording by Swing Out Sister

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterBreakoutSwing Out SisterSingle
  • DE1986-10-03
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)888 016-7
1.5Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterNow That’s What I Call Music 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1986-11-24
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)NOW 8
1.5Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterNow That’s What I Call Music 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1986-11-24
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)TC NOW 8
1.8Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterNow That’s What I Call Music 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1986-11-24
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)CD NOW 8
1.1Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
  • GB1987-05-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)out mc 1
1.1Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
  • GB1987-05-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)out lp 1
1.1Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterIt’s Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
  • GB1987-07-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)832 213-2
1.4Breakout3:48Swing Out Sister’87 Hots UpVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Australia)816551-2
1.12Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterHits on CD, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)816 410-2
1.1Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)832 213-1
1.1Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)832 213-2
1.1Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)832 213-4
1.1Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
PGP-RTB2420538
1.1Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)832 213-1
1.1Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)832 213-1
1.1Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterIt’s Better to Travel (made in West Germany)Swing Out SisterAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)832 213-2 Q-1
1.1Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterIt’s Better to Travel (made in USA)Swing Out SisterAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)832 213-2 Q-1
1.1Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterIt’s Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)832 213-1 Q-1
1.1Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
  • JP1989-05-25
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PPD-1030
1.1Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterSplendid CollectionSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1991-06-15
FontanaPHCR-3161, PHCR-3162, PHCR-3163, PHCR-3164
1.2Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterHits of... 85+86, Volume 11Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1992-03-16
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)515 011-2
2.10Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterThe Rock Collection: UK RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
Time–Life MusicTL 527/11
1.4Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterThe 80’s Collection: 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/05
1.8Breakout3:43Swing Out SisterThe Rock Collection: 18 Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
Time–Life MusicTL 527/33
1.6Breakout3:50Swing Out SisterRock of the 80's, Volume 10Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-03-28
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 53769
1.12Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterBack to the '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieDR 7075
1.10Breakout3:43Swing Out SisterThe 80's Hot Dance TraxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (International budget record label)3343-2
1.5Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterWorld Hits 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)550 711-2
2.4Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterVideo Killed the Radio Star. Lost & Found Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Record Collection480 616-2
1.1Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Best of Swing Out SisterSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1996-02-05
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCR-1410
1.1Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Best of Swing Out SisterSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-02-25
Fontana532471-2
1.2Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Best of Swing Out SisterSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1996-08-25
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCR-1460
1.2Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Best of Swing Out SisterSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
Fontana522 619-2
5.5Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterYoung at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectA482/9548 34347 2
1.9Break Out3:47Swing Out SisterFantastic 80s!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-02-23
Sony Music TVSONYTV37CD
1.2Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Best of Swing Out SisterSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-05-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCR-1460
2.8Break Out3:46Swing Out SisterBack to the 80’s: De Hits uit de Jaren ’80, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL1998-11-18
Sony Music Media491879-2
2.17Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterModern 80’s: The Best of Discopop, Vol. 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-08-16
Polystar (Germany)545 008-2
1.2Breakout3:44Swing Out SisterA música do século, volume 36Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Editora CarasSEC-0036
2.2Breakout3:50Swing Out SisterModern Rock: 1986-1987Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
Time–Life MusicR828-04
1.1Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterBreakoutSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-02-05
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)544 468-2
2.9Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterWomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-05-23
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICZ-1006, UICZ-1007
1.1Breakout3:48Swing Out Sister20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Swing Out SisterSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-10-23
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 586 425-2
2.15Breakout3:43Swing Out Sister80's: Simply the Best EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom0927410792
2.13Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterBairro Alto: 80-86 MemóriasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Som LivreSL 0335 2
1.11Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterRock 'n Roll Relix: 1986-1987Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.11Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterHit Me With Your 80’s BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-01-29
Hip‐O Records314 585 379-2, 314 585 380-2
1.12Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterDiscofox: Hottest Party HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-07-05
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)556 988-2
1.16Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterOne Shot ’80, Volume 14Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2002-09-09
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)584 392-2
1.2Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Best of Swing Out SisterSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2002-09-21
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-2559
2.4Breakout3:44Swing Out SisterEightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-10-31
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
2.6Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterOnly Fools and Horses: The AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB2002-11-25
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)WMSF6068-2
1.9Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterSchool Disco.com: End of Term PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-11-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)509960 2
1.10Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterPop Classics From the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Nederland B.V.74321 889172
1.7Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterUltimate Eighties, Volume ThreeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.6Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterCheer up!! For your positive lifeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2003-05-28
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UICZ-1085
1.11Breakout3:47Swing Out Sister20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of '80s New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2003-07-10
1.16Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterPoptastic 80's: 17 Fantastic Hits from the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-09-22
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 530
1.5Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterLas Cien de la 100, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Vale Music, Universal Music Spain, S.L. (not for release label use!)VLDC 212-1
1.1Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterThe Ultimate CollectionSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)CCM 981 258-6
1.1Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterThe Ultimate CollectionSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-05-17
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)
2.10Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterTommy Vee Selections, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2004-11-26
Level-One
3.9Breakout3:46Swing Out SisterAs 100 Mais Da Antena 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BR2004-11-30
Universal Music Ltda. (Brasil)830369
1.1Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Ultimate Collection (Asian exclusive 2cd edition)Swing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
MCA Music Inc. (Universal Music Philippines' legal name)06024982615-0
2.13Breakout3:48Swing Out Sister80er Disco SoundVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)060249820410
1.11Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterI Haven't Heard That Song in AgesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CDSM209
1.4Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterThe 80’s Collection: 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/05
2.14Breakout3:49Swing Out SisterDie besten Hits der 80er, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.13Breakout3:49Swing Out SisterParty Kracher: 80er DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)
1.9Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterShake It, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Avon CosmeticsZEBAVSI01
1.2Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Best of Swing Out SisterSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2006-01-25
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-6028
2.12Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Ultimate Collection: EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-02-15
Brunswick News545 380-2
3.9Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterGreatest Ever! Eighties: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-09-18
Union Square MusicGTSTCD002
14.15Breakout3:44Swing Out SisterClassic Cuts Presents: 80's Night: The Ultimate DJ Collection: Special Stereo Wide Edition 16 CD BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)
2.15Breakout3:44Swing Out SisterClassic Cuts Presents: 80s Night: The Ultimate DJ Collection: S to TVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)BX019
1.4Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterOne Shot 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)9839496
2.10Break Out3:45Swing Out SisterClub 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-07-23
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9849007, 9849008, 9849009
1.2Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterThe Best of Swing Out SisterSwing Out SisterAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2007-12-05
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-90724
1.16Breakout3:43Swing Out Sister100 Nr. 1 Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Belgium984.929-5
1.7Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterDecades Collection 1980sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.5Breakout3:45Swing Out Sister100 Eighties ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-04-25
2.4Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterThe 80s CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-04-29
Brunswick News
1.13Breakout3:44Swing Out Sister100 Hits: Girls NightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-10-06
100 HitsDMG 100 025
2.9Break Out3:46Swing Out SisterSmash Hits Party!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-12-08
Rhino (reissue label)WMTV084
2.5Breakout3:44Swing Out Sister100 Essential: 1980’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)FBUDCD005
2.7Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterHere and Now: The Very Best of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5308642
1.13Breakout3:48Swing Out SisterHits of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News
2.6Breakout3:50Swing Out SisterPlatinum Collection 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News, Universal UMC06024-9847153-1, 9847153
1.10Breakout3:44Swing Out SisterThe Ultimate Collection: EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square MusicULTIMBX002
1.4Breakout3:45Swing Out Sister100 Hits: More 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-02-16
100 HitsDMG 100 027
1.19Breakout3:43Swing Out SisterUltimate Collection: 80s School DaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-05-05
Union Square Music
3.15Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterTop 50 - L'anthologie Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2009-10-26
Play On32591 301806 7
2.5Breakout3:43Swing Out SisterMijn restaurant!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ARS Entertainment (Belgium label)5317872
1.1Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterIt's Better to TravelSwing Out SisterAlbum
  • JP2010-02-24
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-94426
2.6Breakout3:45Swing Out SisterGreatest Ever! Chartbusters: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-02-20
Union Square MusicGTSTCD056
1.1Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterIt’s Better to Travel (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)Swing Out SisterAlbum
  • GB2012-07-16
Universal UMC00600753388785, UMCREP2014
8.1Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterDe Pre Historie ’80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2012-11-30
Universal Music Belgium534.099-4
Promotion
2.14Break Out3:49Swing Out SisterSaturday Night, Sunday MorningVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday (newspaper)DM017B, MOS027
1.14Break Out3:49Swing Out SisterSunday MorningVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Mail on Sunday (newspaper)MOS027
Bootleg
1.3Breakout3:47Swing Out SisterGrand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City: Vice City FM (content ripped from game CD)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2009-10-29
  • US2009-10-29
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)

Relationships

producer:Paul Staveley O’Duffy
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!)
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1986)
sampled by:Quills by The Roots (US hip hop group)
recording of:Breakout (in 1986)

Breakout

writer:Andy Connell (in 1986)
Corinne Drewery (in 1986)
Martin Jackson (in 1986)
publisher:10 Music Ltd.
EMI Virgin Music Publishers
Virgin 10 Music Ltd.
later translated versions:Lâche-toi (French lyric version of "Breakout")
ブレイクアウト~弾けろ、ワタシ~