Germany
May 8, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Vandit Records
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B032593
Paul van DykTell Me Why (The Riddle)
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me Why (The Riddle)
by Paul van Dyk · 2000
12 pressings6 countriesTranceProgressive TranceBreakbeatElectronic
Tell Me Why (The Riddle) was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Tell Me Why (The Riddle)
11 pressings came out in 2000, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
2000- Label and catalog number
- Vandit Records
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
B032553-01 A1 HLSide A
B032553-01 B1 HLSide B
UK
May 8, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Deviant Records DVNT36X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DVNT 36X A FSVRunout hand etched, side A
DVNT+36X+B2 FSVRunout hand etched, side B
US
May 9, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Mute 9129-0Vandit Records 9129-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
9129-0 A 9129-OA MBRun-out Side A
9̶1̶2̶6̶-̶0̶ A̶ 9129-OB MBRun-out Side B
9129-0̶ A̶ 0CRun-out Side C
9129-0 B̶ B 0DRun-out Side D
UK
2000- Label and catalog number
- Deviant Records DVNT36X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label
UK
2000- Label and catalog number
- Deviant Records DVNT36X(P)
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DVNT36XPV2A FSVSide A Runout
DVNT36XPV2 B FSVSide AA Runout
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.
2000s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | France | Universal Records 156 955-1First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Germany | Vandit RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Italy | Wild! Entertainment Wild! 000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Spain | Insolent Tracks INSMX 148 (M)First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Deviant Records DVNT36X(P)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Deviant Records DVNT36XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2000 | US | Mute MUSDJ 74-0 / Mute Corporation MUSDJ 74-0First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | Mute MUSDJ 74-0 / Mute Corporation MUSDJ 74-0First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Deviant Records DVNT36XP12", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2000 | Germany | Vandit RecordsFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Deviant Records DVNT36XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2000 | US | Mute 9129-0 / Vandit Records 9129-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (Vandit Mix)8:03
- B1Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (PVD Mix)9:25
- C1Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (Take A Break)7:31
- C2Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (Club Mix)5:53
- D1Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (Original Mix)8:43
- D2Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (Take A Break Dub)7:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why (The Riddle) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why (The Riddle) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Tell Me Why (The Riddle) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in Germany, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Vandit Records, released May 8, 2000.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Me Why (The Riddle) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DVNT36X, 9129-0, DVNT36X(P), MUSDJ 74-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B032593. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Me Why (The Riddle) 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.
