UK
June 14, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Jive 82876618401Pepper Records 82876618401
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
82876618401 A1A side runout
82876618401-B-1B side runout
O-ZoneDragostea Din Tei
Vinyl pressings
Dragostea Din Tei
by O-Zone · 2004
13 pressings6 countriesEurodanceEuro HouseElectronic
Dragostea Din Tei was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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 Dragostea Din Tei
9 pressings came out in 2004, 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.
US
October 19, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Ultra Records UL 1242-6
- Format
- 12"
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Ultra Records UL 1224-6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
UL-1224-6A-RE2Side A
UL-1224-6B-RE2Side B
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Ultra Records BLT 1224-6
- Format
- 12", Promo
France
2004- Label and catalog number
- Absolute Sound AS 192985-3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition
France
2004- Label and catalog number
- Absolute Sound AS 192984-9
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | France | Absolute Sound AS 192985-3First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2004 | France | Absolute Sound AS 192984-9First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 2004 | Italy | TIME TIME 396First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2004 | Spain | Vale Music VLMX 1620-3First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | US | Ultra Records UL 1224-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | US | Ultra Records BLT 1224-6First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | France | Happy Music PROMO HAP 000-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Jive 82876618401 / Pepper Records 82876618401First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2004 | US | Ultra Records UL 1242-6First year12" | 12" |
| 2005 | Japan | Avex Trax VEJT-8918212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2006 | Japan | Rhythm Republic RR12-8848012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BYN04612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 2025 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BYN04612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ma Ya Hi (Valentin Remix Club Version)6:38
- A2Ma Ya Hi (Original Version)3:37
- B1Dragostea Din Tei (Original Italian Version)3:33
- B2Dragostea Din Tei (DJ Ross Radio Edit)4:16
- B3Dragostea Din Tei (DJ Ross Extended Version)6:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dragostea Din Tei are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Dragostea Din Tei are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2004 and 2025.
When was Dragostea Din Tei first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in UK, US, France, Italy and more. One of them is Jive 82876618401, released June 14, 2004.
How do I tell if my copy of Dragostea Din Tei is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 82876618401, UL 1242-6, UL 1224-6, BLT 1224-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 82876618401 A1 and 82876618401-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dragostea Din Tei 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.