Canada
1998- Label and catalog number
- Hi-Bias Records HB-101
- Format
- 12", White Label · Stickered / Stamped
- Runout / matrix
HB-101 ARunout Etchings Side A
HB-101 BRunout Etchings Side B
DJ DadoReady Or Not
Vinyl pressings
Ready Or Not
by DJ Dado · 1998
16 pressings7 countriesHouseEuro HouseElectronic
Ready Or Not was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Ready Or Not
10 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
Canada
1998- Label and catalog number
- Hi-Bias Records HB-101
- Format
- 12"
Europe
1998- Label and catalog number
- Chemistry 12KEMDJS 006
- Format
- 12", White Label
Italy
1998- Label and catalog number
- TIME TIME 134
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1998- Label and catalog number
- TIME TIME 135
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1998- Label and catalog number
- Dance Factory 7243 8 86560 6 1EMI 7243 8 86560 6 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8865606 1 ARunout side A etched
8865606 1 BRunout side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Canada | Hi-Bias Records HB-101First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | Canada | Hi-Bias Records HB-101First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Europe | Chemistry 12KEMDJS 006First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | Italy | TIME TIME 134First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Italy | TIME TIME 135First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Italy | Dance Factory 7243 8 86560 6 1 / EMI 7243 8 86560 6 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1998 | Italy | TIME TIME 137First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Italy | Dance Factory 7243 8 86561 6 0 / EMI 7243 8 86561 6 0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | TIME TIME 137 1/2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Netherlands | OK Records OK 0016First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | Chemistry 12KEMDJ00612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Chemistry 12KEM00612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Chemistry 12KEMDJS 00612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | Playland Records pvl 53479 / Playland Records spro 8117412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 950 (M)12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Chemistry 12KEM 006White Label, 12" | White Label, 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Ready Or Not (Antiqua Club Mix)
- A2Ready Or Not (Stockhouse Club Mix)
- B1Ready Or Not (Jaydee Remix)
- B2Ready Or Not (Silk's Anthem Of Life Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ready Or Not are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Ready Or Not are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1998 and 1999.
When was Ready Or Not first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Canada, Europe, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Hi-Bias Records HB-101.
How do I tell if my copy of Ready Or Not is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HB-101, 12KEMDJS 006, TIME 134, TIME 135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HB-101 A and HB-101 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ready Or Not 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.