US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Blue Records, Inc. 10013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
10013 AA Side
10013/BB Side
F/WTCB Side
WishMr. D.J.
Vinyl pressings
Mr. D.J.
by Wish · 1983
17 pressings6 countriesBoogieElectronicFunk / Soul
Mr. D.J. was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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.
15 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Blue Records, Inc. 10013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
10013-ASA Side
FW CSA Side
10013-BB Side
F/WTCB Side
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Blue Records, Inc. 1008
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
1008 AA Side
1008.BB Side
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Blue Records, Inc. 10013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10013-AEtched in runout, A Side
10013-B F/WTCEtched in runout, B Side
10013-APrinted on label, A Side
10013-BPrinted on label, B Side
UK
April 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave WAVEL 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DAMONT WAVEL 1 A-I NOEL -WILL ANY BLONDE OVER 16 PLEASE CALL MORGANSide A Run-out
WAVEL-I-AA-I MT DAMONTSide AA Run-out
WAVEL 1 ASide A Label
WAVEL 1 AASide AA Label
UK
April 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave WAVE 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WAVE 1-A1 DAMONTRunout side A
WAVE 1-AA1 DAMONTRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Polydor 815 893-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | RCA PC 6693First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-3194First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 1194First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 3216First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA SPCO-7426First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7427First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA SPBO-7427First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Streetwave WAVEL 1First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1983 | US | Blue Records, Inc. 10013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Blue Records, Inc. 10013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Blue Records, Inc. 1008First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | US | Blue Records, Inc. 10013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Streetwave WAVEL 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Streetwave WAVE 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMr. D.J.6:00
- BMr. D.J. (Instrumental)6:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. D.J. are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Mr. D.J. are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1987.
When was Mr. D.J. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Blue Records, Inc. 10013.
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 10013, 1008, WAVEL 1, WAVE 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10013 A and 10013/B. 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.