US
June 9, 2009- Label and catalog number
- Downtown DWT70055-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DWT 7005511-A (RE-1) ⓊSide A
DWT 7005511-B-RE-1 ⓊSide B
DWT 7005511-C-RE-1 ⓊSide C
DWT 7005511-D-RE-1 ⓊSide D
Mos DefThe Ecstatic
Vinyl pressings
The Ecstatic
by Mos Def · 2009
12 pressings6 countriesConsciousHip Hop
The Ecstatic was first pressed on vinyl in 2009. 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 Ecstatic
2 pressings came out in 2009, 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.
US
June 9, 2009- Label and catalog number
- Downtown DWT70055-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DWT 7005511-A (RE-1) ⓊSide A
DWT 7005511-B-RE-1 ⓊSide B
DWT 7005511-C-RE-1 ⓊSide C
DWT 7005511-D-RE-1 ⓊSide D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | Downtown DWT70055-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2009 | US | Downtown DWT70055-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Downtown Music B0027000-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Downtown Music B0027000-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Australia | Rhymesayers Entertainment RSE0395-1 / Impressed Recordings IMP287XLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Germany | Rhymesayers Entertainment RSE395LP-C4LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Japan | Rhymesayers Entertainment RSE0395-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2026 | US | Rhymesayers Entertainment RSE0395-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Rhymesayers Entertainment RSE0395-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Rhymesayers Entertainment RSE0395-7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Box Set · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Box Set · Limited |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Rhymesayers Entertainment RSE0395-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | China | Rhymesayers Entertainment RSE0395-1 / Ghetto Records RSE395LP-C2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Supermagic
- A2Twilite Speedball
- A3Auditorium
- A4Wahid
- B5Priority
- B6Quiet Dog Bite Hard
- B7Life In Marvelous Times
- B8The Embassy
- C9No Hay Nada Mas
- C10Pistola
- C11Pretty Dancer
- C12Workers Comp
- D13Revelations
- D14Roses
- D15History
- D16Casa Bey
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ecstatic are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Ecstatic are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2009 and 2026.
When was The Ecstatic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2009, in US. One of them is Downtown DWT70055-1, released June 9, 2009.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ecstatic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DWT70055-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DWT 7005511-A (RE-1) Ⓤ and DWT 7005511-B-RE-1 Ⓤ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ecstatic 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.