UK
August 24, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Deviant Records DVNT24XMFS DVNT24X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DVNT24XP̶A1 B OR PAULS@ PORKYS'Side A runout, etched
DVNT·24·X·B2 BSide B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
For An Angel
by Paul van Dyk · 1998
19 pressings8 countriesTranceProgressive HouseElectronic
For An Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 For An Angel
9 pressings came out in 1998, 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
August 24, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Deviant Records DVNT24XPDeviant Records DVNT24X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stickered
UK
August 24, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Deviant Records DVNT24X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stickered
UK
August 24, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Deviant Records DVNT24XR(P)
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DVNT 24XRA1 CR PAULS @PORKYSA-Side Runout Etching
-PAULS|CUTZ- CR DVNT 24XR B1B-Side Runout Etching
UK
August 24, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Deviant Records DVNT24X(P)
- Format
- 12", Promo
Benelux
August 31, 1998- Label and catalog number
- N.E.W.S. 541416 500111MFS 541416 500111
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | France | Facto 74321654811First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Italy | Milk'n Honey MNH 003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1998 | Spain | Orbit-A NM 9056 MXFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Deviant Records DVNT24X / MFS DVNT24XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Deviant Records DVNT24XR(P)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Deviant Records DVNT24XP / Deviant Records DVNT24XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Deviant Records DVNT24X(P)First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Deviant Records DVNT24XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | Benelux | N.E.W.S. 541416 500111 / MFS 541416 500111First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Germany | Vandit Records PVD00212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Ireland | Vandit Records12" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label (Paul van Dyk) ANGEL 000112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2008 | UK | Wrongun WRONGUN00712", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2008 | UK | Wrongun WRONGUN00712", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2009 | Germany | Vandit Records VANDIT09312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2009 | Germany | Vandit Records VANDIT09312", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2009 | Netherlands | High Contrast Recordings HCR.07712" | 12" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Vandit Records VAN2570LP12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Paul van Dyk) ANGEL 112", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1For An Angel (PvD E-Werk Club Mix)7:43
- B1For An Angel (Way Out West Mix)5:48
- B2For An Angel (Terry Lee Brown Jnr Mix)6:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For An Angel are there?
19 vinyl pressings of For An Angel are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1998 and 2024.
When was For An Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, Benelux, France, Italy and more. One of them is Deviant Records DVNT24X, released August 24, 1998.
How do I tell if my copy of For An Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DVNT24X, DVNT24XP, DVNT24XR(P), DVNT24X(P)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DVNT24XP̶A1 B OR PAULS@ PORKYS' and DVNT·24·X·B2 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For An Angel 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.