Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Studio One SO. 3206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FCD 7468-A FRMA side - hand etched.
FCD 7468-B FRMB side - hand etched.
Dennis BrownEasy Take It Easy
Vinyl pressings
Easy Take It Easy
by Dennis Brown · 1972
14 pressings2 countriesReggae
Easy Take It Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Take It Easy
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Studio One SO. 3206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FCD 7468-A FRMSide A etched runout
FCD 7468-B FRMSide B etched runout
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Studio One SO. 3206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FCD 7468-A FRMA side - hand etched.
FCD 7468-B FRMB side - hand etched.
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Studio One SO. 3206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Jamaica | Studio One SO. 3206First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Studio One SO. 3206First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Studio One SO. 3206First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Studio One SO. 3206First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Studio One SO. 32067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Studio One7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Studio One SO. 32067", 45 RPM, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Repress · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AEasy Take It Easy
- BEasy Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easy Take It Easy are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Easy Take It Easy are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1998.
When was Easy Take It Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Jamaica. One of them is Studio One SO. 3206.
How do I tell if my copy of Easy Take It Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO. 3206) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FCD 7468-A FRM and FCD 7468-B FRM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Easy Take It 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.
