UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1268
- Format
- LP, Album
Frankie MillerEasy Money
Vinyl pressings
Easy Money
by Frankie Miller · 1980
15 pressings11 countriesClassic RockRockPop
Easy Money was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Money
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1268 A//1 ▼ETSide A runout stamped
CHR 1268 B//1 ▼ETSide B runout stamped
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1268
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1268-AS - 1B SX STERLINGA-side runout
CHR-1268-BS - 1B SX STERLINGB-side runout
CHR-1268-AS-1A STERLING A 1SA-side runout, variant 1
CHR-1268-BS-1A STERLING A 1SB-side runout, variant 1
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1268
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S2 CHR-1268-AS - 1B SXT B 2 STERLING 1 1A-side runout
1S XS CHR-1268- BS - 1B SX B 2 STERLINGB-side runout
CHR-1268-ASA-side label
CHR-1268-BSB-side label
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis L 37299
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1268
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Chrysalis L 37299First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 1268 / Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 6399 066 / Chrysalis (CHR 1268)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 672-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Chrysalis 6399 066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 511 268 / Chrysalis 51.1268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Norway | Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Sweden | Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Easy Money
- A2The Woman In You
- A3Why Don't You Spend The Night
- A4So Young, So Young
- A5Forget About Me
- B1Heartbreak Radio
- B2Cheap...Thrills
- B3No Chance
- B4Gimme Love
- B5Tears
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easy Money are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Easy Money are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Easy Money first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1268.
How do I tell if my copy of Easy Money is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1268, L 37299, CHS 1268, 6399 066) 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 Money 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.
