Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 69180
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
78- 69180 A1 S. CRSide A, etched
78- 69180 B1 CR S.Side B, etched
Tina BNothin's Gonna Come Easy
Vinyl pressings
Nothin's Gonna Come Easy
by Tina B · 1984
15 pressings5 countriesFreestyleElectronicFunk / Soul
Nothin's Gonna Come Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Nothin's Gonna Come Easy
12 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 9603 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 9603
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 9603 (T)Atlantic A9603T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A9603 T A//1▽420 V 1 1 1Runout side A
A9603 T B//1▽420 V 1 1 1Runout side B
A 9603 (T) A*Label side A
A 9603 (T) B*Label side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86918
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89603
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 69180First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Atlantic 78 9603-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Atlantic 78 6918-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Atlantic A 9603 TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Atlantic A 9603First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Atlantic A 9603 (T) / Atlantic A9603TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic DMD 794First year12", Promo, Maxi-Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Maxi-Single · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 0-86918First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 7-89603First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 7-89603First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic DMD 794 / Atlantic 0-86918First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 0-86918First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 794 / Atlantic 08691812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Philippines | Atlantic DS-02512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-02977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANothin's Gonna Come Easy (Vocal/Long Version)7:57
- B1Nothin's Gonna Come Easy (Dub/Long Version)6:10
- B2Nothin's Gonna Come Easy (Vocal/Edit)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nothin's Gonna Come Easy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Nothin's Gonna Come Easy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Nothin's Gonna Come Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Canada, UK, US, Italy. One of them is Atlantic 78 69180.
How do I tell if my copy of Nothin's Gonna Come Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 78 69180, A 9603 T, A 9603, A 9603 (T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 78- 69180 A1 S. CR and 78- 69180 B1 CR S.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nothin's Gonna Come 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.