UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Excaliber Records Ltd. EXCL 519
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EXCL 519 - A1 DAMONT SHAKATILLRunout side A, etched
EXCL 519 - B1 DAMONTRunout side B, etched
†EXCL 519-A†Label side A
†EXCL 519-B†Label side B
TouchdownEase Your Mind (U.S. Remix)
Vinyl pressings
Ease Your Mind (U.S. Remix)
by Touchdown · 1982
13 pressings6 countriesFunkBoogieFunk / Soul
Ease Your Mind (U.S. Remix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Your Mind (U.S. Remix)
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Excaliber Records Ltd. EXC 519Record Shack Records EXC 519
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL 2201
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SWRL-2201-A TINA B AND ARTHUR B Herbie Jr MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKSide A runout
SWRL-2201-B Herbie M AND M MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKSide B runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL 2201Record Shack Records SWRL 2201
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SWRL-2201-A Herbie Jr TINA B AND ARTHUR B SMKSide A Runout Etchings
SWRL-2201-B Herbie Jr M AND M SMKSide B Runout Etchings
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKBoth Sides Runouts Stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL 2201
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL 2201Record Shack Records SWRL 2201
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SWRL-2201-A Herbie Jr TINA B AND ARTHUR B SMKSide A Runout Etchings
SWRL-2201-B Herbie Jr M AND M SMKSide B Runout Etchings
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKBoth Sides Runouts Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Red Bus Records DM 945First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Red Bus Records P 663First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records WEA 19.257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | Gira M-16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Red Bus Records 02.3515/1First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Excaliber Records Ltd. EXCL 519First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Excaliber Records Ltd. EXC 519 / Record Shack Records EXC 519First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL 2201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL 2201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL 220112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL 2201 / Record Shack Records SWRL 2201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL 2201 / Record Shack Records SWRL 2201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Streetwise SWRL 220112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEase Your Mind (U.S. Remix)7:03
- BRitmo Suave6:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ease Your Mind (U.S. Remix) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ease Your Mind (U.S. Remix) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 2024.
When was Ease Your Mind (U.S. Remix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Excaliber Records Ltd. EXCL 519.
How do I tell if my copy of Ease Your Mind (U.S. Remix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EXCL 519, EXC 519, SWRL 2201, DM 945) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EXCL 519 - A1 DAMONT SHAKATILL and EXCL 519 - B1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ease Your Mind (U.S. Remix) 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.