US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Jazztime JT001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
The Rocky Boyd QuintetEase It
Vinyl pressings
Ease It
by The Rocky Boyd Quintet · 1961
11 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Ease It was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Ease It
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Jazztime JTS001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Jazztime JT001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Jazztime JTS001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | International Polydor Production 423 225LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Muse Records Muse 5053 / Muse Records MR 5053LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Muse Records MR5053LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Jazztime PA-3076(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Seven Seas K18P-9167LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1989 | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 60119 / Black Lion Records BLP60119LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Norma NLP2004 / Jazztime NLP2004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Jazztime JT001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | International Polydor Production 623 225LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Avars7:35
- A2Stella By Starlight4:59
- A3Why Not?7:19
- B1Ease It10:25
- B2Samba De Orfeu4:24
- B3West 42nd Street4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ease It are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ease It are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 2002.
When was Ease It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Jazztime JT001.
How do I tell if my copy of Ease It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JT001, JTS001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ease It 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.