US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y-617F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
CommodoresEasy / Brick House
Vinyl pressings
Easy / Brick House
by Commodores · 1977
15 pressings5 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Easy / Brick House was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 / Brick House
5 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1C 006-99 268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
99 268 A-1// Manufactured in GermanySide A stamped
99 268 B-1// Manufactured in GermanySide B stamped
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1C 006-99 268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
99 268 A-1Runout A stamped
99 268 B-1Runout B stamped
Mexico
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown 8100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8100 I II XI 77 AM CDA-side runout
8100 I II XI 77 AMB-Side runout
8100-1Label A
8100-2Label B
Philippines
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-45-146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-99 268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-99 268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Mexico | Motown 8100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Philippines | Motown M-45-146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Motown Y-617FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Motown Y 617X7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 100·15·0317", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-6177", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Collectables COL-6177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Motown M-45-1467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | Motown Y 617F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Collectables MOT 00617 / Motown MOT 006177", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables YES 6177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Motown Y 617F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Motown Y 617F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AEasy3:58
- BBrick House3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easy / Brick House are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Easy / Brick House are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1990.
When was Easy / Brick House first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Germany, Mexico, Philippines. One of them is Motown Y-617F.
How do I tell if my copy of Easy / Brick House is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Y-617F, 1C 006-99 268, 8100, M-45-146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Easy / Brick House 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.
