Australia
September 28, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCO-7527
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAPAX61 1Runout A-side
XAPAX62 1Runout B-side
XAPAX61Label A-side
XAPAX62Label B-side
The EasybeatsEasy
Vinyl pressings
Easy
by The Easybeats · 1965
15 pressings4 countriesBeatRock & RollRock
Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Easy
1 pressing came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO-7527First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Parlophone PMEO 9484LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Parlophone PMEO 9484LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Parlophone PMEO 9484LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Parlophone PMEO 9484LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Parlophone PMEO 9484 / Parlophone PMEO-9484LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Albert Productions APLP.057 / Albert Productions APLP-057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Australia | Albert Productions APLP.057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Australia | Albert Productions MID 166086LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | Australia & New Zealand | Albert Productions CBS 465263 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Australia | Downunder D/U001LPLP, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2266 / Albert Productions MOVLP2266LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2266 / Albert Productions MOVLP2266LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Albert Productions 4050538922462 / BMG 538922461LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone PMEO 9484LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1It's So Easy
- A2I'm A Madman
- A3I Wonder
- A4She Said Alright
- A5I'm Gonna Tell Everybody
- A6Hey Girl
- A7She's So Fine
- B1You Got It Off Me
- B2Cry, Cry, Cry
- B3A Letter
- B4Easy Beat
- B5You'll Come Back Again
- B6Girl On My Mind
- B7Ya Can't Do That
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Easy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2023.
When was Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Australia. One of them is Parlophone PMCO-7527, released September 28, 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PMCO-7527) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAPAX61 1 and XAPAX62 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
