Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 4623CBS CBS S 4623
- Format
- 7", Single
Asha PuthliThe Devil Is Loose
Vinyl pressings
The Devil Is Loose
by Asha Puthli · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunkFunk / SoulJazz
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
8 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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 S 4623CBS 4623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
September 24, 1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 4623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 4623
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX178213A
MX178214A
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 4623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CI 4623♦1N [CGD logo] 2 12 76Runout area side A
CI 4623♦2N [CGD logo] 2 12 76Runout area side B
CI 4623-1NLabel side A
CI 4623-2NLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | CBS BA 222267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS 4623 / CBS CBS S 4623First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS S 4623 / CBS 4623First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Italy | CBS CBS 4623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | CBS CBS 4623First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 4623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S CBS 4623First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S CBS 4623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS CBS 919912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Italy | Absolutely Records ABR 09012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Devil Is Loose2:45
- BSpace Talk5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Devil Is Loose are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Devil Is Loose are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 2005.
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 4623.
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 4623, CBS S 4623, S CBS 4623, BA 222267) 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 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.
