US
June 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45-80242-J-2• ✲A side runout
S-45-80230-J-2• 1 ✲B side runout
S45-80242A side label
S45-80230B side label
Freddie HartEasy Loving / Brother Bluebird
Vinyl pressings
Easy Loving / Brother Bluebird
by Freddie Hart · 1971
14 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Easy Loving / Brother Bluebird was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Loving / Brother Bluebird
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-80242-J4 #5 —◁A side runout etched
S45-80230-J4 #4 —◁B side runout etched
S45-80242A side label
S45-80230B side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-80242-H1#2 IAM(logo)A Side Runout
S45-80230-H1 IAM(logo)B Side Runout
S45-80242A Side Label
S45-80230B Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
80242 3115 H3#2 0A Side Runout, variant 1
80230 3115 H3 #6 0B Side Runout, variant 1
80242 3115 H3 #1 0A Side Runout, variant 2
80230 3115 H3 #6 0B Side Runout, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-6232-J-1 1 ✲A Side Runout
PRO-6233-J-1 1 ✲B Side Runout
PRO-6232A Side Label
PRO-6233B Side Label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15703
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9634First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records 3115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records 3115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006 - 80981First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.3115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15703First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3115First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3115First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 31157", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.31157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 4897", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AEasy Loving2:25
- BBrother Bluebird2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easy Loving / Brother Bluebird are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Easy Loving / Brother Bluebird are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Easy Loving / Brother Bluebird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3115, released June 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Easy Loving / Brother Bluebird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3115, CL 15703, CP-9634, 1C 006 - 80981) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-45-80242-J-2• ✲ and S-45-80230-J-2• 1 ✲. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Easy Loving / Brother Bluebird 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.