US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-928
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A1-928 SH2 F2 △544 B-15460 Mastered By CapitolSide A runout
PRO-A2-928 SH1 F1 △544-X Mastered By CapitolSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Dev-O Live
by Devo · 1980
25 pressings15 countriesSynth-popElectronicRock
Dev-O Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Dev-O Live
1 pressing came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-928First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | France | Virgin 20386612" | 12" |
| 1981 | Germany | Virgin 203 866-25012", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records MINI 354812", EP | 12", EP |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin OVED 112", EP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", EP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records MINI 354812", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records LWB-601212", EP | 12", EP |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records MINI 354812", EP | 12", EP |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records MINI 354812", EP | 12", EP |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records MINI 354812", EP, Stereo | 12", EP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Warner Bros. Records GM-200.2828 / Warner Bros. Records Lps 200.282812", EP | 12", EP |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records MINI 354812", EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records MINI 354812", EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records MINI 354812", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin OVED 112", EP | 12", EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Virgin Records Ltd. OVED I / Devo Music OVED I12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Virgin OVED 112", EP, Reissue | 12", EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Freedom Of Choice Theme Song2:47
- A2Whip It2:44
- B1Be Stiff3:58
- B2Gates Of Steel3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dev-O Live are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Dev-O Live are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1980 and 1987.
When was Dev-O Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US. One of them is Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-928.
How do I tell if my copy of Dev-O Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRO-A-928) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRO-A1-928 SH2 F2 △544 B-15460 Mastered By Capitol and PRO-A2-928 SH1 F1 △544-X Mastered By Capitol. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dev-O Live 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.
