US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tuckwood Records TW 105
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
L-10384-TW 105-A L-22496A-Side Runout Etching
L-10385-TW 105-B L-22496-XB-Side Runout Etching
TW 105ASide One label
TW 105BSide Two label
Vinyl pressings
Mr. D.J.
by The Concept · 1985
20 pressings7 countriesElectroFunkDiscoBoogie
Mr. D.J. was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Mr. D.J.
18 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tuckwood Records TW 105
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
L-10384-TW 105-ASide A Etched Run-out
L-10385-TW 105-BSide B Etched Run-out
TW 105ASide A Label
TW 105BSide B Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records F-602.139
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tuckwood Records TW 105
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
L-10384-TW 105-A L-22496A-Side Runout Etching
L-10385-TW 105-B L-22496-XB-Side Runout Etching
TW 105ASide One label
TW 105BSide Two label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tuckwood Records TW 105
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
L-10384-TW 105-A L-22496A-Side Runout Etching
L-10385-TW 105-B L-22496-XB-Side Runout Etching
TW 105ASide One label
TW 105BSide Two label
UK
December 1985- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW 40
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 602 139 / Island Records 602 139-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 107 938First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | 4th & Broadway 884 492-1 / Island Records 884 492-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | 4th & Broadway 884 492-7 / Island Records 884 492-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | 4th & Broadway 602 139-213 / Island Records 602 139-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Island Records BRWX 40 / Tuckwood Records BRWX 40First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A 107809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | 4th & Broadway A 107809 / 4th & Broadway A-107.809First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 40 / Tuckwood Records 12 BRW 40First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 40-DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Tuckwood Records TW 105First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Tuckwood Records TW 105First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Tuckwood Records TW 105First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Island Records F-602.139First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Tuckwood Records TW 105First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMr. D.J. (Vocal)5:06
- BMr. D.J. (Instrumental)5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. D.J. are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Mr. D.J. are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Mr. D.J. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is Tuckwood Records TW 105.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. D.J. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TW 105, F-602.139, BRW 40, 12 BRW 40) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L-10384-TW 105-A L-22496 and L-10385-TW 105-B L-22496-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. D.J. 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.