UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records 12 FAN 23
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12FAN23A 2 BAZZA AUDIO CPL DAMONT JRunout side A
12FAN23B 2 DAMONT NRunout side B
SinittaLay Me Down Easy
Vinyl pressings
Lay Me Down Easy
by Sinitta · 1989
10 pressings4 countriesSoulBalladSynth-popElectronic
Lay Me Down Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Lay Me Down Easy
8 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records FAN 23
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FAN23 A DAMONT BAZZA Tape OneRunout etched side A
FAN23 B DAMONTRunout etched side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records FAN23
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records FAN 23
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FAN23 A DAMONTRunout etched side A
Ireland
1989- Label and catalog number
- Avalon Records FAN 23
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · White Label
- Runout / matrix
FAN 23ALabel Side A
FAN 23BLabel Side B
Spain
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fonomusic 04.3405
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Ireland | Avalon Records FAN 23First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Fonomusic 04.3405First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Fonomusic 03.3610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Fonomusic 03.3610First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Fanfare Records 12 FAN 23First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Fanfare Records FAN 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Fanfare Records FAN23First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Fanfare Records FAN 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Liberation Records 102118-77" | 7" |
| 1990 | Australia | Liberation Records 100666 6 / Fanfare Records 100666 612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALay Me Down Easy3:40
- BLay Me Down Easy (Instrumental Version)3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lay Me Down Easy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lay Me Down Easy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Lay Me Down Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Ireland, Spain. One of them is Fanfare Records 12 FAN 23.
How do I tell if my copy of Lay Me Down Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 FAN 23, FAN 23, FAN23, 04.3405) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12FAN23A 2 BAZZA AUDIO CPL DAMONT J and 12FAN23B 2 DAMONT N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lay 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.
