Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Low Spirit Recordings 74321 70420 1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
B926224-01 A1 KLRunout A side, machine stamped
B926224-01 B1 KLRunout B side, machine stamped
Lexy & K-PaulThe Greatest DJ
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest DJ
by Lexy & K-Paul · 1999
10 pressings5 countriesTechnoElectroElectronic
The Greatest DJ was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Greatest DJ
3 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Low Spirit Recordings 74321 72597 1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
B928801-01 A1 MKRunout A side, machine stamped
B928801-01 B1 MKRunout B side, machine stamped
Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Low Spirit Recordings 74321 70420 1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
B926224-01 A1 KLRunout side A
B926224-01 B1 KLRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany | Low Spirit Recordings 74321 70420 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | Germany | Low Spirit Recordings 74321 72597 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | Germany | Low Spirit Recordings 74321 70420 1First year12" | 12" |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Canada | Popular Records POP 407812", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Italy | The Club CLUB 01-0012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Substance Records SUBS09TR12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Substance Records SUBS09P212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Substance Records SUBSP 212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2001 | US | Radikal Records RAD99052-112" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | The Club CLUB 01-0012", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AThe Greatest DJ (Extended)5:43
- B1The Greatest DJ (Hypnotic Flash Mix)5:57
- B2The Greatest DJ (K-Paul & Steven T Electro Mix)5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest DJ are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Greatest DJ are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1999 and 2001.
When was The Greatest DJ first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Germany. One of them is Low Spirit Recordings 74321 70420 1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest DJ is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 70420 1, 74321 72597 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B926224-01 A1 KL and B926224-01 B1 KL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Greatest 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.