Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 109 031
- Format
- 7", Single
Huey Lewis & The NewsSimple As That
Vinyl pressings
Simple As That
by Huey Lewis & The News · 1987
11 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Simple As That was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Simple As That
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 609 031
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
DM 609031 A-173-87Runout side A
DM 609031 B-173-87Runout side B
S 609 031 ALabel side A
S 609 031 BLabel side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis HUEYX 7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
HUEYX 7 A // 2 ▽ 420 P 1 1 1Side A, runout, stamped
HUEYX 7 B // 2 ▽ 420 P 1 1 2Side B, runout, stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis HUEY 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HUEY 7 A // 1 ∇ 420 P 1 1Runout stamped side A
HUEY 7 B // 2 ∇ 420 P 1 1Runout stamped side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis HUEYD 7
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis HUEY 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · White Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 109 031First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 609 031First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-17700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS 3094First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS 3094First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis HUEYX 7First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis HUEY 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis HUEYD 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis HUEY 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-17700First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Chrysalis HUEYX 712", EP, Promo · Promo | 12", EP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASimple As That
- BWalking On A Thin Line
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Simple As That are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Simple As That are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Simple As That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, Japan, Spain. One of them is Chrysalis 109 031.
How do I tell if my copy of Simple As That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 109 031, 609 031, HUEYX 7, HUEY 7) 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 Simple As That 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.
