US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sam Records SM 701Sam Records SAM 701
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[scratched LP-1003-B] LP-1002-A F/WRunout A side
[scratched LP-1002-A] LP-1003-B F/W :-)Runout B side
LP-1002-ALabel A side
LP-1003-BLabel B side
John Davis & The Monster OrchestraUp Jumped The Devil
Vinyl pressings
Up Jumped The Devil
by John Davis & The Monster Orchestra · 1977
11 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Up Jumped The Devil was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Up Jumped The Devil
6 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sam Records SM 701Sam Records SAM 701
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LP1002-Aside A runout etched
LP1003-Bside B runout etched
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 455
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2424 158
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAM-LP-1002-A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. F/W :-) NS QSide A runout area
SAM-LP-1002-B F/W :-) MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS QSide B runout area
1002-ALabel side A
1002-BLabel side B
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Derby DBR 82194
- Format
- LP, Album
Philippines
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vicor International VI-2378Vicor International SM 701
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VI-2378 (LP-1002-A)Label A side
VI-2378 (LP-1003-B)Label B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2424 158First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 82194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Philippines | Vicor International VI-2378 / Vicor International SM 701First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2383 455First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Sam Records SM 701 / Sam Records SAM 701First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Sam Records SM 701 / Sam Records SAM 701First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Young 304.1098 / Sam Records 304.1098LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1052LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3094LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3094LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Turkey | Sprint DP 1630 / Sprint 1630LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Up Jumped The Devil5:43
- A2We Can Fly4:41
- A3You Gotta Give It Up5:48
- A4Once Upon A Time6:11
- The Magic Is You (Medley)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Up Jumped The Devil are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Up Jumped The Devil are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Up Jumped The Devil first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Sam Records SM 701.
How do I tell if my copy of Up Jumped The Devil is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SM 701, 2383 455, 2424 158, DBR 82194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [scratched LP-1003-B] LP-1002-A F/W and [scratched LP-1002-A] LP-1003-B F/W :-). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Up Jumped The 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.
