US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-31020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 107948 8Runout Side A
45 107523 7Runout Side B
(107,948)Label Side A
(107,523)✤Label Side B
Carl Dobkins Jr.Lucky Devil
Vinyl pressings
Lucky Devil
by Carl Dobkins Jr. · 1959
15 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
Lucky Devil was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Lucky Devil
8 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-31020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 107948 7 2Runout Side A, stamped
45 107523 7 2Runout Side B, stamped
(107,948)Label Side A
(107,523)◆Label Side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-31020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 107948 1 1Side A runout, stamped
45 107523 3 1Side B runout, stamped
(107,948)Side A label
(107,523)✤Side B label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
107948Label side A
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FK3119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Label
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-31020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 107948A
45-107523B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Festival Records FK3119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Decca 9-31020First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Germany | Brunswick 12 211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | Brunswick 250 211First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1959 | UK | BrunswickFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Decca 9-31020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Decca 9-31020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Decca 9-31020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | Fonit B. 122117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | Brunswick 45-058177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records FK-31197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records FK-31197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 058177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-31197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM 673610", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALucky Devil2:01
- B(There's A Little Song A-Singing) In My Heart2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lucky Devil are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lucky Devil are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Lucky Devil first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 9-31020.
How do I tell if my copy of Lucky Devil is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-31020, FK3119, 12 211, 250 211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 107948 8 and 45 107523 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lucky Devil 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.