Europe
February 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12.6045Epic A 12.6045
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01-126045-1A-1 ARunout, side A
01-126045-1B-1 ARunout, side B
01-126045-20Back sleeve
01-126045-1Label, A-side
The StranglersLet Me Down Easy
Vinyl pressings
Let Me Down Easy
by The Stranglers · 1985
15 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockNew WaveRock
Let Me Down Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Let Me Down Easy
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 6045Epic A 6045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-6045-1A-1 ARunout side A
01-6045-1B-1 ARunout side B
01-006045-1Label side A
01-006045-2Label side B
UK
February 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 6045
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TA 6045 A1 ⋀A-Side - Stamped. Variant 1
tim tom cbs A1A-Side - Etched. Variant 1-2
TA 6045 B1 ⋀B-Side - Stamped. Variant 1
B1 TYB-Side - Etched. Variant 1-2
UK
February 16, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6045Epic A6045
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
A 6045 A1 ⋀Side A runout, stamped
tim tom X̶P̶S̶ ̶2̶0̶2̶ A1Side A runout, etched
A 6045 B1 ⋀Side B runout, stamped
X̶P̶S̶ ̶2̶0̶2̶ B1Side B runout, etched
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic QTA 6045
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Collectors Edition
- Runout / matrix
tim tom cbs QTA 6045 A1Side A runout [Etched]. Variant 1
QTA 6045 B1Side B runout [Etched]. Variant 1
tim tom cbs QTA-6045-A1 ⋀Side A runout [Etched, "⋀" stamped]. Variant 2
TY QTA-6045-B1 ⋀Side B runout [Etched, "⋀" stamped]. Variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded Labels
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 12137First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1030First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 6045 / Epic A 6045First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Epic ES 1030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Epic ES 12137First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Epic QTA 6045First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Epic A 6045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Epic EAS 2072First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.6045 / Epic A 12.6045First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Epic EPC A 6045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Epic TA 6045First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 6045First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Epic A 6045 / Epic A6045First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 12137First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet Me Down Easy6:30
- B1Achilles Heel2:54
- B2Place De Victoires (Instrumental)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me Down Easy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Let Me Down Easy are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Let Me Down Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 12.6045, released February 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me Down Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 12.6045, EPCA 6045, TA 6045, A 6045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-126045-1A-1 A and 01-126045-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let 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.
