US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KA 539 A-IRunout A, etched
KA 539 B-IRunout B, etched
Bell SoundRunout A&B, stamped
KA 539 ALabel A
Brewer And ShipleyShake Off The Demon
Vinyl pressings
Shake Off The Demon
by Brewer And Shipley · 1971
10 pressings5 countriesCountry RockRock
Shake Off The Demon was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Shake Off The Demon
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 2013 040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Kama Sutra KA 539XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Kama Sutra LL-2521-KSFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Kama Sutra 2013 040First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Kama Sutra 2013 040First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KA 539First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KA 539First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KA 539First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KA 539First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KA 539First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Radio Active Gold RD 787", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AShake Off The Demon3:08
- BIndian Summer2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shake Off The Demon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shake Off The Demon are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Shake Off The Demon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Kama Sutra KA 539.
How do I tell if my copy of Shake Off The Demon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KA 539, 2013 040, KA 539X, LL-2521-KS) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KA 539 A-I and KA 539 B-I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shake Off The Demon 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.
