UK & Europe
April 21, 1997- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FX 300FFRR 850 897-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FX300 A-1 [SNA]Side A, etched, pressing logo stamped
FX 300 B-1-Side B, etched
CJ BollandThe Prophet
Vinyl pressings
The Prophet
by CJ Bolland · 1997
10 pressings4 countriesHouseSpeed GarageElectronic
The Prophet was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Prophet
8 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Country unknown
1997- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label PROPHET 1
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single Sided
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXX 300
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FXX 300 A-1
FXX 300 B-1
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 422 850 927-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXXDJ 300
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
FXX DJ 300AEtched in runout, Side A
FXX DJ 300 B1Etched in runout, Side B
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXDJ 300
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FX DJ 300 A-1 SNAThat Side (A)
FX DJ 300 B-1 SNAThis Side (B)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Italy | ZAC Records ZAC 178First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | UK | FFRR FXX 300First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | FFRR FXXDJ 300First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 300First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | FFRR PR12 7518-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | FFRR 422 850 927-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Unknown | Not On Label PROPHET 1First year12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1997 | UK & Europe | FFRR FX 300 / FFRR 850 897-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | FFRR FX 30012", Repress | 12", Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label CJ 00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AThe Prophet (Tyrome's Spirit In The House Mix)6:51
- BSugar Is Sweeter (Armand Van Helden's Drum 'n' Bass Mix)8:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Prophet are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Prophet are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2007.
When was The Prophet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Italy. One of them is FFRR FX 300, released April 21, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of The Prophet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FX 300, PROPHET 1, FXX 300, 422 850 927-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FX300 A-1 [SNA] and FX 300 B-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Prophet 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.