UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Supreme Records SUPE T 115
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SUPET 115 A-1A-Side
SUPET 115 B-1B-Side
Patrick BootheEasier Said Than Done
Vinyl pressings
Easier Said Than Done
by Patrick Boothe · 1987
12 pressings6 countriesSoulDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Easier Said Than Done 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 Easier Said Than Done
9 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Supreme Records SUPE 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Supreme Records SUPE T 115
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Denmark
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122252
- Format
- 12"
Denmark
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2252
- Format
- 7", Single
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jonathan ATO 27.106.6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122252First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2252First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | France | Jonathan ATO 27.106.6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Jonathan ATO 27.106.7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | BITE Records BITE 1202First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Gresham Records DGS 477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Supreme Records SUPE T 115First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Supreme Records SUPE T 115First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Supreme Records SUPE 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 580712" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records 13697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | BITE Records BITE 7027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEasier Said Than Done
- AAEasier Said Than Done
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easier Said Than Done are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Easier Said Than Done are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Easier Said Than Done first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Denmark, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Supreme Records SUPE T 115.
How do I tell if my copy of Easier Said Than Done is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUPE T 115, SUPE 115, MRCX 122252, MRCS 2252) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SUPET 115 A-1 and SUPET 115 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Easier Said Than Done 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.