UK
September 3, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEEKY006A
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label · Stickered
FaithlessMuhammad Ali
Vinyl pressings
Muhammad Ali
by Faithless · 2001
14 pressings5 countriesHouseDowntempoElectronic
Muhammad Ali was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Muhammad Ali
12 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 5 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
September 17, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records 74321 88544 1C2M 74321 88544 1
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
74321/88544 - 1 A¹ Ⓜ MILES DA BOSS MASide A
74321/88544 - 1B¹ Ⓜ MILES DA BOSS MASide B
UK
September 3, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEEKY006ABMG 74321 88628 1
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CHEEKY 006 A A¹ PRT B SMCRunout, Side A
CHEEKY 006 A. B₁ PRT C SH@7eY@ heATMANS!Runout, Side B
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEEKY006B
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo, White Label · Stickered
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARDP-5059
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ARDP-5059-SA RE-1Side A
ARDP-5059-SBSide B
Germany
2001- Label and catalog number
- BMG 74321 89734 1Cheeky Records 74321 89734 1
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Germany | BMG 74321 89734 1 / Cheeky Records 74321 89734 1First year12", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Italy | V2 VVR5018490First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | Italy | V2 VVR5018496First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEEKY006BFirst year12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | UK & Ireland | Cheeky Records CHEEKY006B / Cheeky Records 74321 879571First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK & Ireland | Cheeky Records CHEEKY006C / Cheeky Records 74321 886301First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK & Ireland | Cheeky Records CHEEKY006B / Cheeky Records 74321 886291First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK & Ireland | Cheeky Records CHEEKY006C / Cheeky Records 74321 879581First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Arista ARDP-5059First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEEKY006A / BMG 74321 88628 1First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEEKY006AFirst year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 2001 | UK | Cheeky Records 74321 88544 1 / C2M 74321 88544 1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 2002 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEEKY006C12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AMuhammad Ali (Rollo & Sister Bliss Tuff Love Mix)
- BMuhammad Ali (Full Intention Club Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muhammad Ali are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Muhammad Ali are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2001 and 2002.
When was Muhammad Ali first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, US, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Cheeky Records CHEEKY006A, released September 3, 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Muhammad Ali is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHEEKY006A, 74321 88544 1, CHEEKY006B, ARDP-5059) 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 Muhammad Ali 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.
