UK
August 6, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic GEO T1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
31 656198 20 1A 1Sleeve Details Side A
31 656198 20 1B 1Sleeve Details Side B
Vinyl pressings
Praying For Time
by George Michael · 1990
20 pressings11 countriesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Praying For Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Praying For Time
19 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
August 13, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic GEO T1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 13, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic GEO 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GEO.1.A4 1 ∴A-side run-off, etched, variant 1
GEO.1.B4 2 ∴B-side run-off, etched, variant 1
GEO.1.A5 ΛA-side run-off, etched/stamped, variant 2
GEO.1.B4 2 ∴B-side run-off, etched/stamped, variant 2
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-73512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 73512-1A G1 (A) A7 VLADORunout, Side A, Etched (Variant 1)
ZSS 73512B-1A G1 (A) A 9 VLADORunout, Side B, Etched (Variant 1)
ZSS 73512-1A G1 (A) A 16 VLADORunout, Side A, Etched (Variant 2)
ZSS 73512B-1A G1 (A) A 8 VLADORunout, Side A, Etched (Variant 2)
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-73512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 73512-1A G1 (A) A 3 VLADORunout, Side A, Etched
ZSS 73512B-1A G1 (A) A 5 VLADORunout, Side B, Etched
ZSS 73512ALabel Side A
ZSS 73512BLabel Side B
Australia
August 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656198 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX253953 656198-6 MR1Side A runout, hand-etched
MX253954 656198-6 MR 2Side B runout, hand-etched
MX253953Side A label
MX253954Side B label
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.
1990s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | CBS ASS 9604 / Discos CBS ASS 9604First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Brazil | Epic 52186First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Costa Rica | Epic 7116790First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | Greece | Epic EPC 656198 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | CBS PR-95265First year7", Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Mexico | Epic LPMI-653376First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Epic EPC 656198 6 / Epic 656198-6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2509First year7", Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Columbia 38-73512First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1990 | US | Columbia 38-73512First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 656198 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 656198 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 656198 7First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Epic 656198 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Epic 656198 8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 14075Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
Tracklist
- APraying For Time4:40
- BIf You Were My Woman4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Praying For Time are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Praying For Time are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Praying For Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Epic GEO T1, released August 6, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Praying For Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEO T1, GEO 1, 38-73512, 656198 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31 656198 20 1A 1 and 31 656198 20 1B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Praying For Time 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.
