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Data as of Oct 4, 2026
Louie Vega – Diamond Life (Part 2)
2002 · France · Distance · Vinyl 12" 33 ⅓ RPM 45 RPM
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 4, 2026
- MMint
- $50.31
- NMNear Mint
- $45.02
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $34.42
- VGVery Good
- $23.83
- G+Good Plus
- $13.24
- GGood
- $7.94
- FFair
- $5.30
- PPoor
- $2.65
15 copies listed on Discogs from $5.86.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- £20ref VA-M34TMMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇬🇧 Ships from United Kingdom
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT C DFI 02-9 DI 2408 C = DI 2407 A
- Runout — side B
- NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT D DFI02-9 DI 2408 D = DI 2407 B
- Barcode
- 3 252417 424079
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Label Code
- LC 11829
- Pressed By
- DFI
- Recorded At
- Pulse Studios, Staten Island
- Mixed At
- Pulse Studios, Staten Island
Specifications
- Artist
- Louie Vega
- Genre
- Electronic
- Style
- House
- Year
- 2002
- Label
- Distance
- Catalog number
- Di 2407
- Country
- France
- Barcode
- 3 252417 424079
Tracklist
- ADiamond Life (Diamond Mix)
- B1Diamond Life (Masters At Work Mix)
- B2Diamond Life (Accapella)
- Executive-Producer
- Alexandre Escolier
- Executive-Producer
- Olivier Velay
- Composed By
- Frankie Feliciano
- Composed By
- Louie Vega
- Written-By, Arranged By
- Jay "Sinister" Sealée
About this record
The runout matrix on this 2002 Distance pressing reads NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT C DFI 02-9 DI 2408 C = DI 2407 A on side A and NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT D DFI02-9 DI 2408 D = DI 2407 B on side B, confirming the DFI pressing plant and catalogue Di 2407. This French house single pairs Louie Vega and Jay Sinister Sealée with vocalist Julie McKnight across 3 tracks pressed at both 33 ⅓ and 45 RPM on a 12 inch.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this pressing. A Mint copy fetches 50.31 USD, while NM drops to 45.02 USD, VG+ sits at 34.42 USD, and VG trades at 23.83 USD—a steep slide that reflects how sensitive buyers are to groove wear on a house single built for DJ use.
The lowest asking price across 15 active listings stands at 5.86 USD, signaling deep inventory at the bottom end. Community ownership is solid: 510 collectors have it against 194 who want it, a ratio that keeps this reissue accessible rather than scarce.
As a 2002 French Distance release rather than an original, it occupies the secondary market tier where pressing plant and runout verification matter more than rarity.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number Di 2407 printed on the sleeve and label. The dead-wax matrix strings—NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT C DFI 02-9 DI 2408 C = DI 2407 A and NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT D DFI02-9 DI 2408 D = DI 2407 B—identify it as a DFI plant pressing from 2002.
The barcode is present. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint means unplayed condition with no visible marks; NM allows only the faintest signs of handling; VG+ shows light surface noise and minor scratches that do not affect playback; VG exhibits moderate groove wear and audible surface noise during quiet passages.
On a 45 RPM side, even light wear becomes more noticeable due to the wider groove pitch, so check both speeds separately when assessing condition.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Frequently asked
How do I confirm I have the DFI pressing and not a different plant version?
Examine the dead-wax runout on both sides of the vinyl. Side A should read NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT C DFI 02-9 DI 2408 C = DI 2407 A and side B should read NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT D DFI02-9 DI 2408 D = DI 2407 B. The DFI plant code appears in both strings. Cross-check the catalogue number Di 2407 on the label and sleeve.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 34.42 USD. This represents light surface noise and minor scratches that do not interrupt playback. Note that this is an estimate; actual sales depend on buyer demand and the specific copy's condition.
Why is there such a big price drop from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 50.31 USD while VG is 23.83 USD. House records pressed for DJ use are extremely sensitive to groove wear because DJs cue and play them repeatedly. Even moderate surface noise audible in quiet sections makes a copy less desirable for collectors who value clean playback, so condition is the primary value driver on this pressing.
Is this a rare record?
No. The community data shows 510 collectors own it against 194 who want it, indicating steady availability. The lowest asking price across 15 active listings is 5.86 USD, and this is a 2002 reissue on Distance rather than an original pressing, so supply remains accessible.
What does the 45 RPM side mean for grading?
This 12 inch plays at both 33 ⅓ and 45 RPM. The 45 RPM side has a wider groove pitch, which means surface scratches and wear become more audible and visible. When grading, play both sides and assess each separately; a copy that sounds clean at 33 ⅓ may reveal more noise at 45 RPM.