US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 05750
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P(T) AB-ZS4-05750-3 -A̶B̶ MASTERDISK RLRunouts (Both Sides)
AA-AF ZS4 05750-3Labels
Robert TepperNo Easy Way Out
Vinyl pressings
No Easy Way Out
by Robert Tepper · 1985
21 pressings10 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
No Easy Way Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 No Easy Way Out
7 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 100·14·038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IP 100.14.038 BZ 3995-A SSTSide A, stamped exc. SST is etched
IP 100.14.038 BZ 3996-B SSTSide B, stamped exc. SST is etched
BZ 3995Side A, label
BZ 3996Side B, label
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 120·14·022
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 120·14·022
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · (Alternative Cover)
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 100·14·038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rocky IV Cover
- Runout / matrix
BZ 3995Label side A
BZ 3996Label side B
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 6948
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records 100·14·038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records 120·14·022First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records 120·14·022First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records 100·14·038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS A 6948First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS SCT A 6948First year7", Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 05750First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 11187", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 057507", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Scotti Bros. Records A 6948 / Scotti Bros. Records SCTA 69487", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | CBS A 12.6948 / Scotti Bros. Records SCTA 12.694812" | 12" |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Scotti Bros. Records SCTA 69487", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Scotti Bros. Records A 69487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | CBS A 69487", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 057507", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ES 11187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANo Easy Way Out = ノー・イージー・ウェイ・アウト
- BDomination = ドミネーション
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Easy Way Out are there?
21 vinyl pressings of No Easy Way Out are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was No Easy Way Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Germany, Spain. One of them is Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 05750.
How do I tell if my copy of No Easy Way Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS4 05750, 100·14·038, 120·14·022, A 6948) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P(T) AB-ZS4-05750-3 -A̶B̶ MASTERDISK RL and AA-AF ZS4 05750-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Easy Way Out 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.