US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
924-1AVariant 1, Side A, stamped
922-1BVariant 1 Side B, etched
924-1BVariant 2, Side A, stamped
922-1GVariant 2, Side B, etched
The EssexEasier Said Than Done / Are You Going My Way
Vinyl pressings
Easier Said Than Done / Are You Going My Way
by The Essex · 1963
29 pressings13 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Easier Said Than Done was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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
26 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 12 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4494
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
924-1D TIIA-Side Runout
922-1C TIIIIB-Side Runout
(924)Label A
(922)Label B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R - 4494
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
924-1L 1-1HSide A Runout
922-1E HSide B Runout
(924)Side A label
(922)Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · small hole
- Runout / matrix
924-1CSide A, stamped
922-1CSide B, etched
924Label side A
922Label side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
924-1CA Side Runout - stamped
922-1ACB Side Runout - stamped
924A Label
922B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Roulette R-003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Roulette 4494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Roulette RL-21174 / Roulette RL 21.174First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Germany | Roulette RL 4494First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Germany | Roulette RL-4494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Ireland | Columbia DB(I) 7077First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Italy | Roulette r 4494First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1963 | Italy | Roulette R 4494First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Italy | Roulette R 4494First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Italy | Roulette R 4494First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | Japan | Roulette JET-1292First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Roulette RL 21.174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Roulette R-4494First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Roulette R-4494First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Rhodesia | Roulette 45ROL 800First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Roulette R - 60017", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Roulette R-44947", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Roulette R-44947", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AEasier Said Than Done2:08
- BAre You Going My Way2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easier Said Than Done are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Easier Said Than Done are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Easier Said Than Done first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Roulette R-4494.
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 R-4494, R - 4494, DB 7077, R-003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 924-1A and 922-1B. 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.