UK
March 17, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Rigid Digits SRD - 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRD-1 A-1 TBRunout A etched
SRD 1 B-1 TBRunout B etched
Stiff Little FingersSuspect Device
Vinyl pressings
Suspect Device
by Stiff Little Fingers · 1978
11 pressings1 countryPunkRock
Suspect Device was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Suspect Device
1 pressing came out in 1978, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | UK | Rigid Digits SRD - 17", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1978 | UK | Rigid Digits SRD - 17", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Rigid Digits SRD - 17", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1978 | UK | Rigid Digits SRD - 17", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1978 | UK | Rigid Digits SRD - 17", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Rigid Digits SRD - 17", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1978 | UK | Rough Trade RT 006 / Rigid Digits RT 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, White Label |
| 1978 | UK | Rigid Digits SRD - 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Rough Trade RT 006 / Rigid Digits RT 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Rough Trade RT 006 / Rigid Digits RT 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Rough Trade RT 006 / Rigid Digits RT 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASuspect Device2:42
- BWasted Life3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suspect Device are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Suspect Device are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Suspect Device first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK. One of them is Rigid Digits SRD - 1, released March 17, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Suspect Device is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRD - 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRD-1 A-1 TB and SRD 1 B-1 TB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suspect Device 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.
