US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cheri Records C-505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BOO-1-A JRA-Side Runout Etching
BOO-1-B JRB-Side Runout Etching
BOO-1-A S/MA-Side Label
BOO-1-B S/MB-Side Label
Rare PleasureLet Me Down Easy
Vinyl pressings
Let Me Down Easy
by Rare Pleasure · 1976
17 pressings2 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Let Me Down Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Let Me Down Easy
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cheri Records DV-CHE-505
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cheri Records C-505
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DV-CHERI·505·A/B MASTERDISK CRAWFORDRunout etching A
DV-CHERI·505·A/B MASTERDISK CRAWFORDRunout etching B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cheri Records C-505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cheri Records C-505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cheri Records DV-CHE-505
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | UK | DJM Records DJS 10738First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | DJM Records DJS 10738First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Cheri Records C-505First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | US | Cheri Records DV-CHE-505First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Cheri Records DV-CHE-505First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Cheri Records C-505First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Cheri Records C-505First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Cheri Records C-505First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Cheri Records C-505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Cheri Records C-505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Cheri Records C-50512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2014 | Unknown | Cheri Records DV-CHE-50512", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2014 | Unknown | Cheri Records DV-CHE-50512", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2014 | Unknown | Cheri Records DV-CHE-50512", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | South Street Disco SSD7001P7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Reissue |
| 2024 | UK | South Street Disco SSD7001P7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Cheri Records DV-CHE-50512", Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- ALet Me Down Easy (Disco Version)4:41
- BLet Me Down Easy (Disco Version)4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me Down Easy are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Let Me Down Easy are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Let Me Down Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK. One of them is Cheri Records C-505.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me Down Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C-505, DV-CHE-505, DJS 10738) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BOO-1-A JR and BOO-1-B JR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Me Down Easy 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.