Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 81443
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 81-443-A F/W NYC USA SJRRunout A, etched
CBS 81-443-B F/W NYC USA SJRRunout B, etched
CBS 81443-1Label A
CBS 81443-2Label B
Vinyl pressings
The Devil Is Loose
by Asha Puthli · 1976
16 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkDiscoJazz
The Devil Is Loose was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 The Devil Is Loose
9 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 81443
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 81443-A2 D SSTrunout Side A
CBS 81443-B2 D SSTrunout Side B
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 81443
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · No Labelcode
- Runout / matrix
CBS 81443-A2 D SSTRunout A, etched
CBS 81443-B2 D SSTRunout B, etched
CBS 81443-1Label A
CBS 81443-2Label B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 81443
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 234881
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 81443
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CI 81443-1LLabel side A
CI 81443-2LLabel side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | CBS SBP 234881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS 81443First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS 81443First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS 81443LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS 81443First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | CBS CBS 81443First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Epic 25AP 294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Epic 25AP 294First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 81443First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | CBS CBS 81443First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Mr Bongo MRBLP222LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2021 | UK | Mr Bongo MRBLP222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | UK | Mr Bongo MRBLP222 / Mr Bongo MRBLP222PLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | UK | Mr Bongo MRBLP2226LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | CBS S 81443LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | CBS S 81443LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Flying Fish5:03
- A2The Devil Is Loose3:31
- A3Hello Everyone2:56
- A4Wonder Why3:07
- A5My Buddy And Me3:51
- B1Say Yes4:22
- B2Space Talk5:27
- B3Our Love Is Making Me Sing3:14
- B4Good Night3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Devil Is Loose are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Devil Is Loose are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was The Devil Is Loose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is CBS CBS 81443.
How do I tell if my copy of The Devil Is Loose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 81443, SBP 234881, 25AP 294) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 81-443-A F/W NYC USA SJR and CBS 81-443-B F/W NYC USA SJR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Devil Is Loose 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.