The Pointer Sisters – Break Out

Format: Vinyl LP  |  Label: Planet/RCA Records  |  Cat #: BXL1-4705  |  Year: 1983

Side A Matrix: BXL1 4705A A1② G. (CR)

About the Artist

The Pointer Sisters — Ruth, Anita, Bonnie, and June — emerged from Oakland, California in the early 1970s as one of the most versatile and electrifying acts in American popular music. Blending R&B, pop, funk, country, and jazz with effortless charisma, they defied easy categorization and became genuine crossover superstars. By the early 1980s, the group had settled into a trio (Ruth, Anita, and June) and were poised for their commercial peak. Their Grammy wins, high-energy live performances, and omnipresence on MTV cemented their status as icons of the era.

About the Album

Break Out (1983) is the Pointer Sisters' defining commercial achievement — a sleek, synth-driven pop-R&B masterwork produced by Richard Perry. Released on Planet Records (distributed by RCA), it became one of the best-selling albums of 1984, spending over two years on the Billboard 200 and producing an extraordinary run of hit singles. The album perfectly captured the polished, radio-ready sound of the era while showcasing the sisters' remarkable vocal range and infectious energy. It earned the group three Grammy nominations and remains a landmark of 1980s pop.

Track Highlights

Side A

• "Jump (For My Love)" — The album's explosive opener and one of its biggest hits. A euphoric, synth-propelled anthem that reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
• "Automatic" — A hypnotic, robotic-funk gem driven by a pulsing synthesizer groove. It peaked at #5 on the Hot 100 and remains one of the most distinctive tracks of the decade.
• "I'm So Excited" — Originally released in 1982, this re-recorded version became the album's signature anthem. Its irresistible energy and iconic chorus made it a perennial classic and a staple of pop culture.
• "I Need You" — A warm, soulful mid-tempo ballad that showcases the sisters' vocal harmony at its most tender.
• "Neutron Dance" — Featured prominently in the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop, this driving, uptempo track became a massive hit and introduced the Pointer Sisters to an even wider audience.

Side B

• "Easy Persuasion" — A smooth, sophisticated pop track with lush production and effortless vocal interplay.
• "Baby Come and Get It" — A playful, groove-heavy track with a punchy horn arrangement and undeniable dancefloor appeal.
• "Telegraph Your Love" — A bright, melodic pop track that rounds out the album with characteristic polish and charm.

Condition

Record: G — Carefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean record washer and stored in a new inner plastic sleeve. The record shows minor surface scuffs consistent with age and prior play. Played flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips; minor pops and crackles were noted, typical for a record of this vintage.

Jacket: VG — Good condition overall with the original inner sleeve present. Light shelf wear consistent with age.

All records are inspected and cleaned before shipping. Shipped securely in rigid mailer with cardboard stiffeners to ensure safe delivery.