Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 42772
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DMC-7239 A-1/3-89Runout side A
DMC-7239 B-1/3-89Runout side B
Joyce "Fenderella" IrbyMr. D.J.
Vinyl pressings
Mr. D.J.
by Joyce "Fenderella" Irby · 1989
14 pressings5 countriesRnB/SwingHip HopFunk / Soul
Mr. D.J. was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Mr. D.J.
14 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 42772
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 42771
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4634
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MOT-8673-HF4 DMSII HERBIE JR ☺ ♦P♦SIDE 1
MOT-8779-HF4 ♦P♦SIDE 2
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-1961
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-1961
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC 28362 RE HF4 DMS HJ-
MC 28364 RE HF4
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Motown ZB42771 / Motown ZB 42771First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Motown ZT 42772First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Motown ZB 42771First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZT 42772First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZB 42771First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZT 42772DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-4634First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-17777First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1961First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1961First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1961First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-4634First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1961First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-17777First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. D.J. (Extended Version)6:30
- A2Mr. D.J. (Radio Edit)4:06
- BMr. D.J. (Instrumental)6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. D.J. are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mr. D.J. are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Mr. D.J. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Motown ZT 42772.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. D.J. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 42772, ZB 42771, MOT-4634, MOT-1961) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DMC-7239 A-1/3-89 and DMC-7239 B-1/3-89. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. D.J. 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.