US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 858 359-1
- Format
- 12"
Lighter Shade Of BrownHey D.J.
Vinyl pressings
Hey D.J.
by Lighter Shade Of Brown · 1994
11 pressings5 countriesHip Hop
Hey D.J. was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Hey D.J.
10 pressings came out in 1994, 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.
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 858 359-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Generic sleeve
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 1096-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 858 359-1DJ
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
422-858-359-1 A P̶R̶O̶-̶1̶0̶9̶6̶-̶1̶-̶A̶ Herbie Jr :v) HUBTVSide A runout
422-858-359-1 B P̶R̶O̶-̶1̶0̶9̶6̶-̶1̶-̶B̶ Herbie Jr :v) HUBTVSide B runout
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 1116-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
March 7, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX401
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Europe | Mercury MER 401 / Mercury MER401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | Mercury MRXDJ401First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Mercury MERDJ401First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK & Europe | Mercury MERX401 / Mercury 8583591First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury 858 359-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Mercury PRO 1096-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury 858 359-1DJFirst year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury PRO 1116-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury 858 359-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Mercury MERX401First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Lexington MR-054 / Mercury MR-05412", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hey D.J. (Old-New School Mix)4:00
- A2Hey D.J. (Old-New Instrumental)4:00
- A3Hey D.J. (Flex B-Boy Mix)3:55
- B1Hey D.J. (Ken-Lou New School Vocal)4:47
- B2Hey D.J. (Ken-Lou Instrumental)4:47
- B3Hey D.J. (Ken-Lou Bonus Beats)3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey D.J. are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hey D.J. are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Hey D.J. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, UK, Europe, UK & Europe. One of them is Mercury 858 359-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey D.J. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 858 359-1, PRO 1096-1, 858 359-1DJ, PRO 1116-1) 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 Hey 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.