Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRZ 10532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vikki BensonEasy Love
Vinyl pressings
Easy Love
by Vikki Benson · 1983
16 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Easy Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Easy Love
4 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BROX 170Bronze 815 306-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BROX 170 A*A-side label, in brackets
BROX 170 B*B-side label, in brackets
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRO 170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BRO 170 A//1▽420 C 1 11 timtom - cbs
BRO 170 B//1▽420 C 1 1 2 TY
Portugal
1983- Label and catalog number
- Dacapo BRO 170-P
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Bronze BRZ 10532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Dacapo BRO 170-PFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Bronze BROX 170 / Bronze 815 306-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Bronze BRO 170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Island Records IS-101312" | 12" |
| 1984 | Europe | Bronze 106 8497" | 7" |
| 1984 | Germany | Bronze 601 49012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Bronze 815 306-112", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Bronze BROX 18612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Bronze BRO 1867" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Bronze BROX 18612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Bronze BROX 18612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Saturday Records SDY 812" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Saturday Records 7SDY 87" | 7" |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic DMD 125212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEasy Love4:10
- BLonely Nights3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easy Love are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Easy Love are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1988.
When was Easy Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, UK, Portugal. One of them is Bronze BRZ 10532.
How do I tell if my copy of Easy Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRZ 10532, BROX 170, BRO 170, BRO 170-P) 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 Easy Love 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.