ACCEPT - Breaker 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Genuine BRAIN Records Release

Album cover of Accept's Breaker featuring a surprised woman with wide eyes and open mouth, wearing a pink top. Her voluminous curly hair frames her shocked expression. A barbed wire line runs horizontally across the middle, suggesting themes of danger or breaking free. The Accept logo is displayed in the top left, with the album title Breaker in plain white text on the top right, against a dark, intense background.

Breaker is the third studio album by German speed metal band Accept, released in 1981 under Brain Records. This 12" vinyl LP was recorded at Delta-Studio, Wilster, from December 1980 to January 1981. Produced by Dirk Steffens and mixed by Michael Wagener, both notable in the heavy metal scene, the album features Udo Dirkschneider's powerful vocals, with Wolf Hoffmann and Jörg Fischer on guitars, Peter Baltes on bass, and Stefan Kaufmann on drums.

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Album Description:

The 1981 12" Vinyl LP Album "Breaker" by Accept is a significant release in the history of heavy metal music. Released on 16th March 1981, "Breaker" is the second studio album by the German heavy metal band Accept. It was produced by Dirk Steffens and Accept themselves and was released through the record label Brain Records.

"Breaker" was a vital release for Accept, as it helped establish their place in the heavy metal genre. The album received critical acclaim for its raw and powerful sound and is still regarded as a classic by many metal fans. It was also commercially successful, charting in many European countries, including Germany, where it peaked at number 72.

"Breaker" showcases Accept's unique blend of heavy metal and hard rock. The band's sound is characterized by the distinct vocal delivery of frontman Udo Dirkschneider, who sings in a high-pitched, raspy style. The guitar work, courtesy of Wolf Hoffmann and Jörg Fischer, is melodic and shredding, with plenty of riffing and solos. The rhythm section, consisting of bassist Peter Baltes and drummer Stefan Kaufmann, is tight and powerful, providing a solid foundation for the music.

The lyrics on "Breaker" are mostly typical heavy metal fare, with songs about love, sex, and rock 'n' roll. However, there are also more serious themes explored, such as war and political oppression. "Starlight" is a standout track, with lyrics that describe the beauty of the night sky and the desire to escape the mundane world. "Son of a Bitch" is another standout, with its catchy chorus and tongue-in-cheek lyrics about a cheating lover. The producti

on on "Breaker" is raw and unpolished, which adds to the album's charm. The album has a live feel, with the band's energy and intensity captured on tape. The guitars are loud and distorted, and the drums have a lot of punch. The mix is slightly unbalanced, with the vocals and guitars dominating the sound, but this only adds to the album's rough-edged appeal.

Music Genre:

Heavy Metal ( Germany )

Label & Catalognr:

 Brain Records 0060.390 / LC 3230 / Metronome Music GMBH

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1981 Made in Germany  

Production & Recording Information
Producers:

Dirk Steffens - Producer

  • Dirk Steffens – Record producer & audio engineer

    One of those names you spot in the small print and think, “yeah… that explains why this record hits like it does.”

    Dirk Steffens, I first noticed him the boring way: squinting at a sleeve under a lamp because the credits were printed in that tiny “good luck, red colour, grandpa” font. And there it was again. That’s his whole thing—he’s not the poster on the wall, he’s the reason the wall shakes. Before he settled behind the desk, he did the band grind: Beathovens (1969–1971), then he kicked off Pennywonder (from 1971), then a quick, real stretch with Birth Control (July 1973–January 1974). After that he didn’t “transition” into production like a LinkedIn fairy tale—he just went where the work was, where the hours were long, and where the sound either gets disciplined or gets embarrassing. I tend to trust producers who’ve actually played in bands; they don’t romanticize the mess, they fix it. For the neat timeline (and the extra rabbit holes), here’s the Dirk Steffens Wiki

    • Michael Wagener - Producer, Sound Mix Engineer

  • Michael Wagener – Producer, Sound Engineer

    The German set of ears that can make a wall of amps sound lethal, not muddy.

    Michael Wagener is the German-born producer/engineer who taught heavy guitars to sound huge without turning into soup. Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s he helped shape Accept's steel-plate punch, then in the 1980s Los Angeles grind he became a go-to set of ears for Dokken—tight, glossy, and still mean. By the late 1980s he was guiding arena-sized hard rock for Skid Row and White Lion, and in the 1990s he kept that balance of bite and clarity alive for bands like Extreme. I can spot his signature fast: drums snapping, guitars spread wide, and reverb kept on a short leash. From his WireWorld room in Tennessee, he mixes like a craftsman: edges sharp, low end disciplined, vocals sitting just forward enough to start trouble.

    Michael Wagener Wiki

    • Recording Location:

    Recorded at Delta-Studio, Welster

    Photography:

    Heinz-G. Bieringer - Photography

    Stefan Böhle - Photography

    Musicians:
    • Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals
      Udo Dirkschneider: a metal icon forged in steel. The legendary voice of Accept, the unstoppable force behind U.D.O. Explore his music, his journey, and the enduring power of true heavy metal.
    • Wolf Hoffmann: Guitars
    • Jörg Fischer: Guitars
    • Peter Baltes: Bass Guitar & lead vocals on Breaking Up Again , and bridge-vocals on Midnight Highway
    • Stefan Kaufmann - Drums, Guitars (Stefan Kaufmann joined Accept as drummer early enough to appear on the cover photos for their debut album, but too late to record the drums for the album (that was done by Frank Friedrich).)
    Tracklisting Side One:
    1. Starlight
    2. Breaker
    3. Run If You Can
    4. Can't Stand The Night
    5. Son Of A Bitch
    Tracklisting Side Two:
    1. Burning
    2. Feelings
    3. Midnight Highway
    4. Breaking Up Again
    5. Down And Out

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    Album cover of Accept's Breaker featuring a surprised woman with wide eyes and open mouth, wearing a pink top. Her voluminous curly hair frames her shocked expression. A barbed wire line runs horizontally across the middle, suggesting themes of danger or breaking free. The Accept logo is displayed in the top left, with the album title Breaker in plain white text on the top right, against a dark, intense background.

    The album cover you uploaded is from "Accept's" 1981 album titled "Breaker". The cover features a woman with an expression of shock or surprise, wide-eyed with her mouth open. Her lips are painted in a vivid red, contrasting sharply with her fair skin and the pink of her clothing. Her hair is voluminous, styled with dramatic curls, and the background is dark, almost stormy, adding to the intensity and edginess of her expression.

    A barbed wire line is seen across the middle of the cover, suggesting themes of danger or breaking free, which ties into the album's title, "Breaker". The "Accept" logo, in metallic silver with sharp, angular edges, sits in the upper left, while the album title is in plain white, understated font on the right. The design captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit typical of early '80s heavy metal, emphasizing the intensity of both the music and the visual.

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    Close up of the "BRAIN" Records label with catalognr: 0060.390 LC 3230
    Close up of the "BRAIN" Records label with catalognr: 0060.390 LC 3230

    Index of ACCEPT (Band, Germany ) 1980s Vinyl Discography

    ACCEPT - Accept ( self-titled )
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    BRAIN 0060.188  , 1979 , Germany

    "ACCEPT" is the self-titled debut album released by the German heavy metal band Accept. It was recorded in 1978 and released in early 1979 on the German label Brain Records. Drums on the record are played by Frank Friedrich, but he chose not to pursue a professional music career

    Accept ( self-titled ) 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Balls to the Wall
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     RCA PL 70186 / LC 0316 , 1983 , Germany

    ACCEPT's iconic "Balls to the Wall" 12" LP, a cornerstone of heavy metal, delivers relentless energy and anthemic tracks. Released in 1983, the album's raw power, Udo Dirkschneider's distinct vocals, and socially conscious lyrics solidified its place in music history.

    Balls to the Wall 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Best of Accept
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    Brain 811 994 , 1983 , Germany

    "Best of Accept" is a compilation album by German heavy metal band Accept, released in 1983. The songs on the album were pulled from Accept's earliest four solo albums, namely Accept, I'm a Rebel, Breaker, and Restless and Wild

    Best of Accept Orig Brain 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Breaker
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    Brain Records 0060.390 , 1981 , Germany

    Released in 1981 on Brain Records, "Breaker" is Accept's third studio album and a definitive heavy metal classic. It features raw energy, powerful vocals by Udo Dirkschneider, and iconic tracks like "Starlight" and the title track "Breaker." This 12" vinyl LP captures the band's early sound

    Breaker 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Eat the Heat
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     RCA PL74083 , 1989 , Made in Germany

    "Eat the Heat" is the 1989 release by German Heavy metal band Accept. It was recorded at Dierks-Studios, in Cologne, from September 1988 to January 1989. Although Jim Stacey is presented as guitar player in the band on the album cover, the cover text also states that all guitars are by Wolf Hoffmann.

    Eat the Heat 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Hungry Years
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     Metronome Music GmbH 831 077-1 , 1987 , Made in Uk ( United Kingdom )

    Accept's "Hungry Years Digital Remix" is a compilation album that offers a fresh take on the band's early catalog. Released in 1987, the album features digitally remastered versions of songs from their second, third, and fourth albums, including "Fast as a Shark," "Restless and Wild," and "Balls to the Wall."

    Hungry Years 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - I'm a Rebel
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     BRAIN 0060.389 , 1980 , Made in Germany

    Accept's 2nd album, "I'm a Rebel" (title-less), is a raw, high-energy heavy metal record. Though not as polished as their later work, it showcases Udo Dirkschneider's distinct vocals, Wolf Hoffmann's powerful guitar riffs, and the band's signature sound in its early stages.

    I'm a Rebel 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Kaizoku-Ban / Live in Japan
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     RCA NG70941 , 1985 , Made in Germany

    Accept's 'Kaizoku-Ban' is a live mini album that unleashes a sonic storm of heavy metal energy. Recorded in Nagoya, Japan in 1985, this genuine 1st issue vinyl LP captures the raw power of a legendary performance. Udo Dirkschneider's commanding vocals, Wolf Hoffmann's scorching guitars

    Kaizoku-Ban / Live in Japan 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Metal Heart
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     RCA PL 70638 , 1985 , Made in Germany

    Accept's "Metal Heart" (1985) is a landmark heavy metal album showcasing the band's signature sound of powerful riffs, soaring vocals, and anthemic choruses. Tracks like "Metal Heart," "Midnight Mover," and "Screaming for a Love-Bite" explore themes of technology, rebellion, and love with a hard-hitting edge.

    Metal Heart 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Metal Masters
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     RCA PL 70638 , 1985 , Made in Germany

    Accept's "Metal Masters" is a double LP compilation album showcasing the band's early raw energy and signature heavy metal sound. Featuring tracks from their first two albums, "I'm a Rebel" and "Breaker," this collection highlights Udo Dirkschneider's powerful vocals and the band's driving riffs.

    Metal Masters 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Restless and Wild
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    Venus Records / Polydor 810 987 , 1983 , Made in France

    This is the French release of "Restless and Wild" by the German Heavy Metal band "ACCEPT" and has been released on the Venus records. The album front cover shows the Accept band live on stage and this front cover is different from other European releases (which show two white "Gibson Flying V" guitars

    Restless and Wild 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Restless and Wild
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    BRAIN 0060.513  , 1982 , Germany

    Accept's "Restless and Wild" (1982) is a seminal heavy metal album that marked a turning point in the band's career. With its faster tempos, aggressive riffs, and anthemic choruses, the album solidified Accept's signature sound and launched them into the international spotlight.

    Restless and Wild 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Russian Roulette
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    RCA PL 70972 / LC 0316 , 1986 , Made in Germany

    "Russian Roulette" is the 1986 release by German heavy metal band Accept. It was again recorded at Dierks-Studios, but the band chose to self-produce rather than bring back Dieter Dierks as producer. It would be the last Accept album to feature Udo Dirkschneider as lead vocalist

    Russian Roulette 12" Vinyl LP
    ACCEPT - Staying A Life
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    RCA NL74720, BMG Ariola Hamburg , 1990 , Germany

    Accept's "Staying a Life" (1990) is a double live album capturing the band's electrifying performance in Osaka, Japan during their "Breaker" world tour. This iconic recording showcases their signature heavy metal sound, powerful vocals, and energetic stage presence.

    Staying A Life 12" Vinyl LP