![It Dont Come Easy - Ringo Starr [Apple, 1971] 45 RPM Vinyl rip @EvanMasingill](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KQOQ1E0AkqU/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
"It Don't Come Easy" was the second single Ringo released after the split of The Beatles. George Harrison produced and co-wrote the song. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles charts, becoming Ringo's first top-10 solo hit. Audio recorded from an original 1971 US 7-inch single on Apple Records.
A-Side: It Don't Come Easy
B-Side: Early 1970
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII
"It Don't Come Easy" was the second single Ringo released after the split of The Beatles. George Harrison produced and co-wrote the song. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles charts, becoming Ringo's first top-10 solo hit. Audio recorded from an original 1971 US 7-inch single on Apple Records.
A-Side: It Don't Come Easy
B-Side: Early 1970
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII
![It Dont Come Easy - Ringo Starr [Apple, 1971] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KQOQ1E0AkqU/mqdefault.jpg "It Dont Come Easy - Ringo Starr [Apple, 1971] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
It Dont Come Easy was the second single Ringo released after the split of The Beatles. George Harrison produced and co-wrote the song. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles charts, becoming Ringos first top-10 solo hit. Audio recorded from an original 1971 US 7-inch single on Apple Records.
A-Side: It Dont Come Easy
B-Side: Early 1970
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII")
![The Morning After (The Poseidon Adventure) - Maureen McGovern [20th Century, 1973] 45 RPM Vinyl](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KlpdevZ7MTk/mqdefault.jpg "The Morning After (The Poseidon Adventure) - Maureen McGovern [20th Century, 1973] 45 RPM Vinyl
Maureen McGovern scored a huge hit with 1973s The Morning After which was written as the theme for The Poseidon Adventure film. The song reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. McGovern would also record a song for The Towering Inferno disaster film. Audio recorded from an original 1973 US 7-inch single on 20th Century Records.
A-Side: The Morning After (Song from the Poseidon Adventure)
B-Side: Midnight Storm
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Six Months in a Leaky Boat - Split Enz [A&M, 1982] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LJem6y2UfA4/mqdefault.jpg "Six Months in a Leaky Boat - Split Enz [A&M, 1982] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
This was a massive hit in Australia for the New Zealand band, Split Enz. Peaked in the US at #104 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. Audio recorded from an original US pressing.
A-Side: Six Months in a Leaky Boat
B-Side: Make Sense of It
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Superman - The Clique [White Whale, 1969] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LZbp2cFbaek/mqdefault.jpg "Superman - The Clique [White Whale, 1969] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Austin, Texas based band The Clique scored their biggest hit Sugar on Sunday in 1969 when it reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100. Superman was the B-Side and was later made famous by R.E.M. when they covered it in 1986. Audio recorded from an original 1969 US 7-inch single on White Whale Records.
A-Side: Sugar on Sunday
B-Side: Superman
Equiment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Audio Technica AT 91
Lounge Audio LCR MK-iii")
![Low Life - Naked Eyes [EMI America, 1983] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ld7Kq8EAs8M/mqdefault.jpg "Low Life - Naked Eyes [EMI America, 1983] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Low Life was released as the B-Side to When the Lights Go Out, taken from Naked Eyes 1983 album Burning Bridges. This album produced the massive hits Always Something There to Remind Me and Promises, Promises. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch single on EMI America Records.
A-Side: When the Lights Go Out
B-Side: Low Life
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Dont Worry Baby - The Beach Boys [Capitol, 1964] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MY0b8VUXAp4/mqdefault.jpg "Dont Worry Baby - The Beach Boys [Capitol, 1964] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
One of The Beach Boys best known songs, Dont Worry Baby was first released in 1964 with I Get Around as the B-Side. Brian Wilson was inspired by the Ronettes Be My Baby. The song peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its B-Side I Get Around became a bigger hit, reaching #1 on the charts. Audio recorded from a US 1969 re-issue.
A-Side: Dont Worry Baby
B-Side: I Get Around
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Canvas of Life - Minor Detail [Polydor, 1983] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M_N5Pdn8wbQ/mqdefault.jpg "Canvas of Life - Minor Detail [Polydor, 1983] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
The Irish New Wave/Synth-Pop band Minor Detail released just one album: 1983s Canvas of Life. This single of the same name didnt achieve much commercial success; it only reached #92 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Despite its lack of success, the song is catchy and just as good as other singles from bigger 80s groups. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch single on Polydor Records.
A-Side: Canvas of Life
B-Side: Ill Always Love You
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII")
![Vacation - The Go-Gos [I.R.S., 1982] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mrz95pgA3do/mqdefault.jpg "Vacation - The Go-Gos [I.R.S., 1982] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Vacation is the first single released from The Go-Gos second album. The song reached #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the second and final top 10 hit for The Gogos. Audio recorded from an original 7-inch single on IRS Records.
A-Side: Vacation
B-Side: Beatnik Beach
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![(I Just) Died in Your Arms - Cutting Crew [Virgin, 1987] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MsXoVuB-6pA/mqdefault.jpg "(I Just) Died in Your Arms - Cutting Crew [Virgin, 1987] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Audio taken from original 7 inch single.
A-Side: (I Just) Died in Your Arms
B-Side: For the Longest Time
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge")
![Black on White - The North Atlantic Invasion Force [Mr. G, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MvciXgGnxhk/mqdefault.jpg "Black on White - The North Atlantic Invasion Force [Mr. G, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Black on White was a local hit for the Connecticut garage rock band, The North Atlantic Invasion Force (NAIF). The song didnt make it onto the national Billboard charts. Released on Mr. G records.
A-Side: Black on White
B-Side: Orange Patch
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Centerfold - The J. Geils Band [EMI, 1981] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MznVqpIAJ5o/mqdefault.jpg "Centerfold - The J. Geils Band [EMI, 1981] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Centerfold was the biggest hit for The J. Geils Band. This lead single from their 1981 album Freeze Frame peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch single on EMI Records.
A-Side: Centerfold
B-Side: Rage in the Cage
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Shed Rather Be with Me - The Turtles [White Whale, 1967] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N0-HCkfrJJ0/mqdefault.jpg "Shed Rather Be with Me - The Turtles [White Whale, 1967] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Shed Rather Be with Me was a single from The Turtles 1967 hit album Happy Together, which spawned their biggest hit of the same name. The song peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Audio recorded from an original mono US 7-inch single on White Whale records.
A-Side: Shed Rather Be with Me
B-Side: The Walking Song
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Audio Technica AT91
Lounge Audio LCR-MKIII")
