UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 888
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Devils Ball
by Double · 1987
20 pressings8 countriesDowntempoSynth-popGarage HouseElectronic
Devils Ball was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Devils Ball
20 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP888Polydor POSP 888
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 888 A 1 1Runout etched side A
POSP 888 B 1 1 5 PEDRORunout etched side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17516
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 885 995-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor DJP242First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor POLS 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 995-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 995-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 887 088-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 995-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 995-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 887 088-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 5DM 0198First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 885 995-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 885 995-1 ABFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 885 995-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 885 995-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSP888 / Polydor POSP 888First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Devils Ball (Unedited Version)4:29
- A2Devils Ball (Unedited Piano Version)4:51
- BMegarhythmdance5:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Devils Ball are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Devils Ball are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Devils Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 888, released October 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Devils Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 888, POSP888, AM 2975, SP-17516) 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 Devils Ball 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.
