UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 375Polydor 2141 459
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 375 A // 1 ▽ ETO 1 2 3 JA TAPE ONERun-out side A
POSPX 375 B // 1 ▽ ETO 1 1 JA TAPE ONE 0 1Run-out side B
ShakatakEasier Said Than Done
Vinyl pressings
Easier Said Than Done
by Shakatak · 1981
16 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkFunk / Soul
Easier Said Than Done was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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
13 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 375Polydor 2059 424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POSP 375 A//1∇E TO 1 1 5 POUNDA TA1PERunout side A
POSP 375 B//2∇ETO 1 1 1Runout side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 375Polydor 2141 459
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Injection Label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 375Polydor 2059 424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POSP 375 A//1▽E TO 1 1 5 POUNDA TA1PERunout side A, stamped, except [POUNDA TA1PE] etched, variant 1
POSP 375 B//2▽E TO 1 1 1 6Runout side B stamped, variant 1
POSP 375 A//1▽E TO 1 POUNDA TA1PERunout side A, stamped, except [POUNDA TA1PE] etched, variant 2
POSP 375 B//2▽E TO 1 2 1Runout side B stamped, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 375Polydor 2141 459
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 375 A//1▽ET0 JA TAPE ONERun-out side 1
POSPX 375 B//1▽ET0 JA TAPE ONERun-out side 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 375
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 375 A//1Run-out side 1
POSPX 375 B//1Run-out side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2059 424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2812 082First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2141 459First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Polydor 2059 424First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Polydor 2059 424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Polydor 2141 459First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Polydor 2059 424First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSPX 375 / Polydor 2141 459First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSP 375 / Polydor 2059 424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSPX 375First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSP 375 / Polydor 2141 459First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSP 375 / Polydor 2059 424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSPX 375 / Polydor 2141 459First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2059 4247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Polydor PS 12497", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AEasier Said Than Done6:09
- BLate Night Flight4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easier Said Than Done are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Easier Said Than Done are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Easier Said Than Done first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 375.
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 POSPX 375, POSP 375, 2059 424, 2812 082) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPX 375 A // 1 ▽ ETO 1 2 3 JA TAPE ONE and POSPX 375 B // 1 ▽ ETO 1 1 JA TAPE ONE 0 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.
