US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mitchbal Records MB8402
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MB 8402 - A LS PRL 84340AEtched in A side runout groove
MB 8402 B LS PRL 84340BEtched in B side runout groove
PRL 84340Center labels
Z-FactorThe D.J.
Vinyl pressings
The D.J.
by Z-Factor · 1984
12 pressings1 countryHouseElectroElectronic
The D.J. was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The D.J.
1 pressing came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Mitchbal Records MB8402First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Mitchbal Records MB850112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Mitchbal Records MB850112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Mitchbal Records MB850112", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Mitchbal Records MB850112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Mitchbal Records MB850112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | Mitchbal Records MB850112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1985 | US | Mitchbal Records MB850112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | US | Mitchbal Records MB850112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Mitchbal Records MB850112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Booton Records BTN00312", Unofficial Release, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Limited | 12", Unofficial Release, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2008 | US | Booton Records BTN00312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The D.J.
- B1The D.J. (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The D.J. are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The D.J. are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1984 and 2008.
When was The D.J. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US. One of them is Mitchbal Records MB8402.
How do I tell if my copy of The D.J. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MB8402) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MB 8402 - A LS PRL 84340A and MB 8402 B LS PRL 84340B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The 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.