Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 7737
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-7737-1A-1 ⓒRunout side A
01-7737-1B-1 ⓒRunout side B
The Charlie Daniels BandThe Devil Went Down To Georgia
Vinyl pressings
The Devil Went Down To Georgia
by The Charlie Daniels Band · 1979
25 pressings12 countriesCountry RockSouthern RockRock
The Devil Went Down To Georgia was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 The Devil Went Down To Georgia
25 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 7737
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 7737 A 1Runout (Stamped) Side A
EPC S 7737 B 2Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
August 31, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 7737
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 7737 A2Runout side A, variant 1
EPC S 7737 B2Runout side B, variant 1
EPC S 7737 A1 A E̶P̶C̶·̶S̶·̶7̶3̶7̶7̶·̶A̶1̶Runout side A, variant 2
EPC S 7737 B1 A E̶P̶C̶·̶S̶·̶7̶3̶7̶7̶·̶B̶1̶Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 7737
- Format
- 7", Single · Orange Injection
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 ZSS-165927 1E Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, side A
T ZSS-165930 1E Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, side B
ZSS 465927Label side A
ZSS 165930Label side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-165927 1C Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL PRunout side A variation 1
ZSS-165930 1D Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL PRunout side B variation 1
ZSS-165927 1D Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A variation 2
ZSS-165930 1D Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B variation 2
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.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 369First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 369First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 369First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 66447First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic 8-50700First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic E4-1061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 7737First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 7737First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7737First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7737First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Epic S EPC 7737First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-77First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Epic SC-71770First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ES 369First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | Epic EPC 7737First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Devil Went Down To Georgia3:35
- BRainbow Ride3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Devil Went Down To Georgia are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Devil Went Down To Georgia are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was The Devil Went Down To Georgia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 7737.
How do I tell if my copy of The Devil Went Down To Georgia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 7737, S EPC 7737, 8-50700, ES 369) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-7737-1A-1 ⓒ and 01-7737-1B-1 ⓒ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Devil Went Down To Georgia 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.
