US
November 4, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SR 12295
- Format
- 12", 33 โ RPM, White Label
Vinyl pressings
Witch Doktor
by Armand Van Helden ยท 1994
19 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Witch Doktor was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Witch Doktor
4 pressings came out in 1994, 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SR12295
- Format
- 12", 33 โ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SR-12295-A EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 11173Runout side A, etched, variant 1
SR-12295-B EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 11173Runout side B, etched, variant 1
SR-12295-A EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 11173 ๐ \ ฦงRunout side A, etched, variant 2
SR-12295-B EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 11173 ๐ \ ฦงRunout side B, etched, variant 2
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SR12295
- Format
- 12", 33 โ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SR-12295-A EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 11173
SR-12295-B EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 11173
Netherlands
1994- Label and catalog number
- Basic Beat Recordings BASIC 232-5
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Netherlands | Basic Beat Recordings BASIC 232-5First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SR12295First year12", 33 โ RPM | 12", 33 โ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SR12295First year12", 33 โ RPM | 12", 33 โ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SR 12295First year12", 33 โ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 โ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3859-612", 33 โ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 โ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7452R-1212" | 12" |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7452R-12 / Strictly Rhythm ZYX 7452R-1212", 33 โ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 โ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1996 | UK | FFRR WITCH 112", 33 โ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo ยท Promo | 12", 33 โ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo ยท Promo |
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8611-1212", 33 โ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 โ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8662-1212", 33 โ RPM | 12", 33 โ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8662-1212", 33 โ RPM | 12", 33 โ RPM |
| 1997 | Netherlands | Basic Beat Recordings BASIC 257-512", 33 โ RPM | 12", 33 โ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Not On Label (Armand Van Helden) WITCH 00112", 33 โ RPM, Promo ยท Promo | 12", 33 โ RPM, Promo ยท Promo |
| 1997 | UK | ZYX Music PROMO 037-1212", 33 โ RPM, Promo ยท Promo | 12", 33 โ RPM, Promo ยท Promo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Strictly Rhythm SR12295R12", Remastered, 33 โ RPM | 12", Remastered, 33 โ RPM |
| 2009 | UK | Not On Label (Armand Van Helden) TORI112", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 2009 | Italy | D:vision Records DVSR 06112" | 12" |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK | Strictly Rhythm SRCLASSIC05LP12", 45 RPM, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Strictly Rhythm SR1229512", 33 โ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 โ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AWitch Doktor (Dark Ages Mix)10:50
- BWitch Doktor (The Possessed Mix)9:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Witch Doktor are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Witch Doktor are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1994 and 2019.
When was Witch Doktor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Strictly Rhythm SR 12295, released November 4, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Witch Doktor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 12295, SR12295, BASIC 232-5) 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 Witch Doktor 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.
