Paul van Dyk
Real Name:
Matthias Paul
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Trance DJ & producer from Germany.
Born on 16 December 1971, he began his DJ career in 1991, playing at the Tresor and Turbine clubs in Berlin, Germany.
His name is often capitalized with a lowercase v: "Paul van Dyk".
He has won a string of awards, from 1998 until 2011 - he was nominated for/won over 65 titles for his work as a DJ and music producer, such as those from "DJ", "Ministry" (of Sound), "Mixmag", and "Muzik". Readers of Muzik voted his resident 6-hour sets at the Sheffield club "Gatecrasher" as the "second best club night ever". That same year at the Music Awards in London, he received the "Best International DJ Award".
He moved up in DJ’s annual list of the "Top 100 DJ's Worldwide", where he was voted as number 1 DJ of the world in 2005.
His singles "Another Way", "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)", and "We Are Alive" reached number 1 on the dance charts in several countries.
He was married to Natascha van Dyk, who also appears on some of his releases, until 2012, when he filed for divorce and has since in relationship with his Colombian girlfriend, Margarita Morello.
Before becoming a DJ worked as a carpenter after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Born on 16 December 1971, he began his DJ career in 1991, playing at the Tresor and Turbine clubs in Berlin, Germany.
His name is often capitalized with a lowercase v: "Paul van Dyk".
He has won a string of awards, from 1998 until 2011 - he was nominated for/won over 65 titles for his work as a DJ and music producer, such as those from "DJ", "Ministry" (of Sound), "Mixmag", and "Muzik". Readers of Muzik voted his resident 6-hour sets at the Sheffield club "Gatecrasher" as the "second best club night ever". That same year at the Music Awards in London, he received the "Best International DJ Award".
He moved up in DJ’s annual list of the "Top 100 DJ's Worldwide", where he was voted as number 1 DJ of the world in 2005.
His singles "Another Way", "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)", and "We Are Alive" reached number 1 on the dance charts in several countries.
He was married to Natascha van Dyk, who also appears on some of his releases, until 2012, when he filed for divorce and has since in relationship with his Colombian girlfriend, Margarita Morello.
Before becoming a DJ worked as a carpenter after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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- 14 Albums
- 23 Singles & EPs
- 21 Compilations
- 1 DJ Mixes
- 18 Mixes
- 2 Videos
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AVTCD-95283 |
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Paul van Dyk | 45 RPM (Album, Comp) | MFS | AVTCD-95283 | Hong Kong | 1994 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ERA 9606-4 |
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Paul van Dyk | Seven Ways (Album) | MFS, MFS | ERA 9606-4 | Czech Republic | 1996 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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157 528-4 |
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Paul van Dyk | Out There And Back (Album) | Vandit Records | 157 528-4 | Hungary | 2000 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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066 991-2 |
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Paul van Dyk | Zurdo (Musica Original De La Pelicula) (Album) | Universal Music, Asterisco | 066 991-2 | Mexico | 2002 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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9279-2 |
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Paul van Dyk | Reflections (Album) | Urban | 9279-2 | Russia | 2003 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0 6700 30442 2 6 |
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Paul Van Dyk | The Politics Of Dancing 2 (Comp) | Nettwerk, udance.de | 0 6700 30442 2 6 | Canada | 2005 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AVTCD-95969 |
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Paul van Dyk | In Between (Album, EP) | Vandit Records | AVTCD-95969 | Singapore | 2007 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NEWBD 9028US |
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Paul van Dyk | Cream Ibiza (50xFile, MP3, Comp, 320 + 2xFile, MP3, Mixed, 320) | New State Recordings | NEWBD 9028US | UK | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paul van Dyk | Evolution (Album) | Vandit Records | DNA0141 | Australia | 2012 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paul van Dyk | (R)Evolution : The Remixes (Album) | Vandit Records | 88883700402 | Poland | 2013 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paul van Dyk | The Politics Of Dancing 3 (Album, Comp) | New State Music | UL 5576-2 | US | 2015 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paul van Dyk | From Then On (Album) | Vandit Records | VAN2273CD | Germany | 2017 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ПРЗ CD911387 |
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Paul van Dyk | Music Rescues Me (Album) | Vandit Records | ПРЗ CD911387 | Russia | 2018 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paul van Dyk | Guiding Light (Album) | Vandit Records | VAN2380 | Germany | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paul van Dyk | Escape Reality (Album) | Vandit Records | VAN2384 | Germany | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MFS 7056-0, 123.7056.0 |
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Paul van Dyk | Pump This Party / Pumpin' (Maxi) | MFS, MFS | MFS 7056-0, 123.7056.0 | Germany | 1994 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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123.9066.1, 123.9066.18, 9066-1 |
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Paul van Dyk | 45 Remixes Per Minute | MFS, MFS, MFS | 123.9066.1, 123.9066.18, 9066-1 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | 1994 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MFS 9052-0 |
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Paul van Dyk | The Green Valley E.P. (EP, Maxi) | MFS | MFS 9052-0 | Germany | 1994 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MFS 9280-0 |
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Paul van Dyk / Cal-Q-Lator | Paul van Dyk / Cal-Q-Lator - Club European | MFS, MFS, MFS | MFS 9280-0 | Germany | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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123.7062.0, MFS 7062-0, 123.7062.0 16 |
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Paul van Dyk | Emergency (The Remixes) (Maxi) | MFS, MFS | 123.7062.0, MFS 7062-0, 123.7062.0 16 | Germany | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NM 1072 EP |
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Paul van Dyk | 45 RPM, The Special Spanish EP Version (12", EP) | Max Music | NM 1072 EP | Spain | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paul van Dyk | Don't Imitate - Innovate! (12", Ltd, Promo, Blu) | Hugo Boss | none | Germany | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MDJ 54 |
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Paul van Dyk | Beautiful Place (Maxi, Single) | MFS, MFS, MFS | MDJ 54 | Spain | 1996 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MDJ 78 |
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Paul van Dyk | Forbidden Fruit (Single, Maxi) | MFS, MFS, MFS | MDJ 78 | Spain | 1997 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DVNT26X |
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Paul van Dyk Featuring Toni Halliday | Paul van Dyk Featuring Toni Halliday - Words (Maxi, Single) | MFS, MFS | DVNT26X | UK | 1997 | Sell This Version |
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dreamdj
March 18, 2021
Paul van Dyk - Live at Home London Essential Mix on Radio One (23-04-2000) - one of the best sets of his career. And best set of all history of Pete Tong's Essential Mix on BBC Radio One radioshow!
misserinpiper226
November 24, 2019
The pvd x-mix from The early Nineties Is The best ever, as well as The pvd remix of Cream After That pvd music started Getting soft, vonyc session’s sounded better In It’s early episode’s, Got To Get back That good old Nineties sound, The best ever sound.
ant777uk
July 10, 2019
For me the best electronic and trance music producer of all time, and probably one of the best DJ's of all time also, especially between around 2000 and 2010...if you listen to the complexity, production and emotion of his music it is superior to most others...I'm not a fan of most of his vocal stuff between around 2010 and 2016, however his 2 most recent albums are back on track...pure melodic emotional music. Out There And Back for me is his best album, I still play many of his tracks from this album in my mixes! For those new to his music, I recommend listening to any of his Radio 1 essential mixes between around 2000 and 2003, such as the Paul Van Dyk Live At Homelands, 28.05.2000., Essential Mix At BBC Radio 1. He is a total legend...Matt Darey is also an amazing trance and electronic producer, Eddie Halliwell one of the best ever DJ's in terms of energy and skills behind the decks!

Yuukaa_Sa
August 15, 2015
He kind of fell off my radar lately since his latest tracks were pretty weak but what a come back with the release of "Lights" Simply a stunning track! I love it and enjoyed the release very much!
jiggawhat
May 23, 2012
edited over 11 years ago
Largely irrelevant trance DJ today. He sold out years ago in an effort to be #1 on DJMag. He managed to grab the top spot for a couple of years in 2005 and 2006 - two of the weakest years for trance in a long time. But he quickly lost it to Armin van Buuren, and now has been relegated to the second tier of trance producers.
As an artist, he hasn't done anything of value for years. The man who pioneered trance back in Berlin in the early 90s is past his prime. If he continues down this commercial path, he'll ultimately fade into obscurity.
As an artist, he hasn't done anything of value for years. The man who pioneered trance back in Berlin in the early 90s is past his prime. If he continues down this commercial path, he'll ultimately fade into obscurity.

Cobalt
December 2, 2007
Paul van Dyk is the avatar of European trance, the living embodiment of everything trance has done right and wrong in fifteen years. From vital ascent, through popular glory, down into shameful corruption, his name has tracked the history of the genre. Rising star, god, sell-out: one wonders whether Paul van Dyk shares the fortune of trance, or the other way around. I've seen the man, but part of me wonders whether he actually exists. Could it be instead that he is a sort of spectral representation of the herd, taking the stochastic flow of trance and feeding it back in human form?
Srbine
January 25, 2006
edited over 17 years ago
If trance is a religion then Paul van Dyk is the god of trance.
Either if it´s his own productions or dj-Sets, you hear and feel that it comes from his heart and that he loves
what he is doing. In 2005 he was crowned as no.1 dj of the world and no one deserves it more than Paul.
Paul has created so many tunes and dj-sets that makes you both cry and smile of happiness.
No words can really describe this man, you have to experience him behind
the decks. Just close your eyes and fly away...
Besides the music Paul is also involved in 9 help-organisations.
Paul has a great concern for the world we live in. He cares alot for the poor, sick and the victims of injustice
and war. There are no limits for this man, PvD is the god of Electronic Music
Either if it´s his own productions or dj-Sets, you hear and feel that it comes from his heart and that he loves
what he is doing. In 2005 he was crowned as no.1 dj of the world and no one deserves it more than Paul.
Paul has created so many tunes and dj-sets that makes you both cry and smile of happiness.
No words can really describe this man, you have to experience him behind
the decks. Just close your eyes and fly away...
Besides the music Paul is also involved in 9 help-organisations.
Paul has a great concern for the world we live in. He cares alot for the poor, sick and the victims of injustice
and war. There are no limits for this man, PvD is the god of Electronic Music
Nostrum
December 12, 2005
edited over 17 years ago
What can you say about PvD? Pure class if you ask me. This guy really knows how to trash a dancefloor. Always playing the latest and the best mixed with some old time classics. Listening to this guy´s dj-sets is simply amazing. He always makes me happy when I listen to his sets. His own music is pretty okay, he has produced a few real classics during his years in the bussiness but personally I like him more behind the turntables.
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