US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29921
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-L 8668Label A
45-L 8669◈Label B
45 8668 4 3A-Side
45 8669 5 3B-Side
Louis ArmstrongEasy Street / Lazybones
Vinyl pressings
Easy Street / Lazybones
by Louis Armstrong · 1956
12 pressings8 countriesVocalJazzPop
Easy Street / Lazybones was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Street / Lazybones
5 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 45-05574
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-L.8668Label side A
45-L.8669Label side B
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records SP45-991
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 1156 SRunout Side A
MX 1155 SRunout Side B
MX 1156Label Side A
MX 1155Label Side B
Belgium
1956- Label and catalog number
- Omega 9.61.061
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Festival Records SP45-991First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1956 | Belgium | Omega 9.61.061First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1956 | US | Decca 9-29921First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick 45-05574First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1956 | US | Decca 29921First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | Germany | Brunswick 12 1397", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 29921Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca M 33988Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM6404Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM 6404Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05574Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-299217", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEasy Street2:50
- BLazy Bones2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easy Street / Lazybones are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Easy Street / Lazybones are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1956 and 1958.
When was Easy Street / Lazybones first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium. One of them is Decca 9-29921.
How do I tell if my copy of Easy Street / Lazybones is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29921, 29921, 45-05574, SP45-991) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-L 8668 and 45-L 8669◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Easy Street / Lazybones 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.
