US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Melodyland M 6002F
- Format
- 7"
T.G. SheppardDevil In The Bottle
Vinyl pressings
Devil In The Bottle
by T.G. Sheppard · 1974
11 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Devil In The Bottle was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Devil In The Bottle
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Melodyland M 6002F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-600-2F-63042-S-08-A RFS/WSSA side runout
M-600-2F-63043-S-08-A RFS/WSSB side runout
(63042-S)A side label
(63043-S)B side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Melodyland M 6002F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Melodyland M 6002F
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
M-600-2F-63042-5-08-A RFS/llll
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Melodyland M 6002F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Record Mfg. Co.
- Runout / matrix
M-600-2F-63042-S-02-A RFS/WSS (MR) △96180A side runout
M-600-2F-63043-S-02-B (MR) RFS/WSS △96180-XB side runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Melodyland M 6002F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | MoWest MW-10721First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Melodyland M 6002FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | US | Melodyland M 6002FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Melodyland M 6002FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Melodyland M 6002FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Melodyland7", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | US | Melodyland M 6002FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Melodyland M 6002FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | US | Melodyland M 6002FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM NP 642207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Australia | MoWest MW-107217", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADevil In The Bottle2:43
- BRollin' With The Flow2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Devil In The Bottle are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Devil In The Bottle are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Devil In The Bottle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia. One of them is Melodyland M 6002F.
How do I tell if my copy of Devil In The Bottle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 6002F, MW-10721) 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 Devil In The Bottle 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.