UK
2000- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 7243 8 88629 6 7EMI 888 629-6
- Format
- 12"
DJ Aligator ProjectThe Whistle Song
Vinyl pressings
The Whistle Song
by DJ Aligator Project · 2000
13 pressings8 countriesEurodanceTranceEuro TranceElectronic
The Whistle Song was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Whistle Song
7 pressings came out in 2000, the album's first year, in 7 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
2000- Label and catalog number
- Radikal Records RAD99056-1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
RAD 99056 A 1 TIPPY - HitFactory masteringSide A runout
RAD 99056 B 1 TIPPY - Hit Factory MasteringSide B runout
Canada
2000- Label and catalog number
- Popular Records POP 4093
- Format
- 12"
Italy
2000- Label and catalog number
- Dance Factory 8 88404 6
- Format
- 12"
Spain
2000- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro MX 1059
- Format
- 12"
Denmark
2000- Label and catalog number
- Flex Records Alipro 1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Canada | Popular Records POP 4093First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Denmark | Flex Records Alipro 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Italy | Dance Factory 8 88404 6First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Combined Forces CFPromo 033First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 1059First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | EMI Electrola 7243 8 88629 6 7 / EMI 888 629-6First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | US | Radikal Records RAD99056-1First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Liberty EMI Records UK 12BLOWDJ00112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | All Around The World 12 GLOBE 24712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | All Around The World 12 GLOBE 24712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | All Around The World 12GLOBE24712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Denmark | Flex Records 550596612" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK & Europe | EMI 7243 5 50553 6 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1The Whistle Song (Extended Version)5:19
- A2The Whistle Song (Krystal vs. Musical Suspects Remix)8:45
- B1The Whistle Song (Club Mix)5:36
- B2The Whistle Song (Andy Trent Club Mix)8:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Whistle Song are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Whistle Song are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 2000 and 2002.
When was The Whistle Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in UK, US, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is EMI Electrola 7243 8 88629 6 7.
How do I tell if my copy of The Whistle Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 88629 6 7, RAD99056-1, POP 4093, 8 88404 6) 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 The Whistle Song 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.