Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1418F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M1418F 64522-S-06BA side etched runout
M1418F 63787-S-06BB side etched runout
64522-SA side label
63787-SB side label
Vinyl pressings
Easy
by Commodores · 1976
25 pressings14 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Easy
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Venezuela
1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 45-13.664
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Motown M 1418FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown 45-13.664First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Argentina | Motown 90977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Motown MCS-0387", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M 1418F7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M 1418F7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Motown 3C 006 - 991447", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Motown M 1418F7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-99144 / Motown 5C 006-99 1447", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 9447", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | South Africa | Motown TMS 4947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Turkey | Tamla Motown 778017", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Motown M 1418F7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Motown M 1418F7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Motown M 1418F7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP-25417", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP-25417", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Spain | Motown 11 428 A7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEasy3:58
- BCan't Let You Tease Me3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easy are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Easy are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Canada, Venezuela. One of them is Motown M 1418F.
How do I tell if my copy of Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1418F, 45-13.664) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M1418F 64522-S-06B and M1418F 63787-S-06B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Easy 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.
