Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SHPW-2257Label side A
SHPW-2258Label side B
Elvis Presley(Such An) Easy Question / It Feels So Right
Vinyl pressings
(Such An) Easy Question / It Feels So Right
by Elvis Presley · 1965
24 pressings14 countriesBalladBluesPop
(Such An) Easy Question was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 (Such An) Easy Question
17 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 13 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Devil Cover
- Runout / matrix
45-SHPW-2257-X ✳ Manufactured in Germany S - II - HRunout side A, stamped / etched
̷4̷5̷-̷S̷H̷P̷M̷ 45-SHPW-2258-X Manufactured in Germany S - II - HRunout side B, stamped / etched
SHPW-2257Label side A
SHPW-2257Label side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N2WW-0687--4S A1 I
L2WW-0086--4S A1 I
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N2WW-0687--2S A2 RSide A
L2WW-0086--3S A2 RSide B
N2WW-0687Label side A
L2WW-0086Label side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
L2WW- 0086- -3S A:Runout Side A
N2WW -0687- -2S A:Runout Side B
L2WW-0086Label Side A
N2WW-0687Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Unknown | Not On Label (Elvis Presley) 45 S 24737", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1965 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-0710First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Australia | RCA 47-8585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Chile | RCA Victor 47-8585First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Costa Rica | RCA Victor 76-2048First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 45.584First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 1137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N 1473First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Japan | Victor SS-1567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Mexico | RCA Victor 76-2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-8585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 447-06537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 447-06537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49805 / RCA Victor 447 06537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-85857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Trinidad & Tobago | RCA Victor 47-85857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A(Such An) Easy Question2:19
- BIt Feels So Right2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Such An) Easy Question are there?
24 vinyl pressings of (Such An) Easy Question are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1965 and 1971.
When was (Such An) Easy Question first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8585.
How do I tell if my copy of (Such An) Easy Question is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8585, 31A-0710, 76-2048, 45.584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHPW-2257 and SHPW-2258. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (Such An) Easy Question 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.
