Vinyl pressings
by Hothouse Flowers · 1988
Easier In The Morning was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
LON 186 A-1U-1-Q3 2̶A-side runout, stamped
LON 186 B-1U-1-1̶ Q2B-side runout, stamped
DB. TAPEoneBoth sides runout, etched
ZPMSC 11660A-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | London Records 886 315-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Australasia | London Records 886 315-7 / FFRR 886 315-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records LONX 186 / London Records 886315-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886315-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records LON 186 / FFRR 886 315-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | London Records 886 315-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | London Records 886 315-7 / Metronome 886 315-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONXDJ 186First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONB 186 / FFRR 886 365-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | London Records LON 186 / FFRR 886315-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
10 vinyl pressings of Easier In The Morning are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK & Europe, UK, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is London Records LON 186, released August 29, 1988.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 186, LONB 186, LONXDJ 186, 886 315-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON 186 A-1U-1-Q3 2̶ and LON 186 B-1U-1-1̶ Q2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
