UK
July 2001- Label and catalog number
- Big Dada Recordings BD022
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BD022 A-1 ALCHEMYMASTERING.COMRunout A, etched
BD022 B1Runout B, etched
Roots ManuvaWitness (1 Hope)
Vinyl pressings
Witness (1 Hope)
by Roots Manuva · 2001
10 pressings2 countriesDubHip HopElectronicHip Hop
Witness (1 Hope) was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Witness (1 Hope)
6 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 2 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
July 23, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Big Dada Recordings BD022
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BD022 A-1Etching A
BD022 B1Etching B
UK
July 23, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Big Dada Recordings BD022/7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BD022/7 A-1 DAMONTSide A Runout etched
BD022/7 B-1 DAMONTSide B Runout etched
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Big Dada Recordings BD022
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BD022 A-1 | ALCHEMYMASTERING.COMEtching A
BD022 B1Etching B
Canada
July 24, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Big Dada Recordings BD022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BD-22 A FwdsA-Side Runout Etching
BD-22 B FwdsB-Side Runout Etching
BD022AA-Side Label
BD022BB-Side Label
Canada
2001- Label and catalog number
- Big Dada Recordings BD022
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BD-022-A Masterdisk
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Canada | Big Dada Recordings BD022First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Big Dada Recordings BD022First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Big Dada Recordings BD022First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 2001 | UK | Big Dada Recordings BD022First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Big Dada Recordings BD022/7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2001 | Canada | Big Dada Recordings BD022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2007 | UK | Big Dada Recordings BD11112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label Witness 00112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Big Dada Recordings BD02212", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Big Dada Recordings BD02212", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWitness (1 Hope)
- B1Witness (1 Hope) - Part 2 In The Flesh Mix
- B2Son Of The Soil
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Witness (1 Hope) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Witness (1 Hope) are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2001 and 2007.
When was Witness (1 Hope) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, Canada. One of them is Big Dada Recordings BD022, released July 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Witness (1 Hope) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BD022, BD022/7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BD022 A-1 ALCHEMYMASTERING.COM and BD022 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Witness (1 Hope) 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.