UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEK 12028
- Format
- 12", White Label
Vinyl pressings
God Is A DJ
by Faithless · 1998
20 pressings7 countriesHouseTranceElectronic
God Is A DJ 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 God Is A DJ
18 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEK12.028
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHEK 12028 A1 PR-E ⓂMilesSide A runout, variant 1
CHEK 12028-D1 PR-M ⓂSide B runout, variant 1
CHEK 12028-A-1 B18[8/7 numbers etched on top of each other]Side A runout etched, variant 2
CHEK 12028-D1 PRM (M)Side B runout etched, variant 2
US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Arista 07822-13564-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEKDJ 12.028
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CHEK 12028 A1 PR-E C Ⓜ MILES.A side runout
CHEK 12028 B1 PR-E Ⓜ MILES. CB side runout
CHEK 12028 - C1 PR-M Ⓜ CC side runout
CHEK 12028 - D1 PR-M Ⓜ CD side runout
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label ASD 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEK12.028
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Europe | Cheeky Records 7243 8 86056 6 3 / Intercord INT 8 86056 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | France | BMG France 743216328017First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | France | BMG France 74321626171 / Ariola 74321626171First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Intercord Tonträger GmbH INT 8 86298 6 / Cheeky Records 7243 8 86298 6 7First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Cheeky Records INT 193.373 / Intercord INT 193.373First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Germany | Intercord INT 193.377 / Cheeky Records INT 193.377First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Germany | Intercord INT 193.377 / Cheeky Records INT 193.377First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Italy | V2 VVR5004456First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Netherlands | Jive 0522016First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK12.028First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEKDJ 12.028First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Not On Label ASD 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK12.028First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEKDJ 12.028First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | US | Arista ADP-3520 / Cheeky Records ADP-3520First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Cheeky Records 8287671986112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1God Is A DJ (Fast Mix)7:38
- B1God Is A DJ (Early Days Mix)7:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of God Is A DJ are there?
20 vinyl pressings of God Is A DJ are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1998 and 2005.
When was God Is A DJ first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Cheeky Records CHEK 12028.
How do I tell if my copy of God Is A DJ is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHEK 12028, CHEK12.028, 07822-13564-1, CHEKDJ 12.028) 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 God Is A DJ 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.
