UK
July 25, 1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 212 A-1 AL 1Runout, A-side, stamped
YRAK 212 B-1 GLRunout, B-side, stamped
YRAK 212ASide A, label
YRAK 212BSide B, label
Hot ChocolateA Child's Prayer
Vinyl pressings
A Child's Prayer
by Hot Chocolate · 1975
13 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunkRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
A Child's Prayer was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 A Child's Prayer
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 9 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
July 25, 1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 212 A-1 MLRunout, A-side, stamped
YRAK 212 B-1 HVRunout, B-side, stamped
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 212 A 45Label Side A
YRAK 212 B 45Label Side B
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK-10952
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 212 A-1 AL 1Runout, A-side, stamped
YRAK 212 B-1 GLRunout, B-side, stamped
Barbados
1975- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RAK 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C006-96 850
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | RAK RAK-10952First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Barbados | Parlophone RAK 212First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4C006-96 850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4C006-96 850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-96 850 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-96 850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-96 850 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-96 850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Ireland | RAK RAK 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | RAK 5C 006-96 850 / RAK 5C 006-96850First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | RAK 1 J 006-96850 / RAK 1 J 006-96.850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | RAK RAK 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | RAK RAK 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | RAK RAK 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA Child's Prayer
- BEverything Should Be Funky
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Child's Prayer are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Child's Prayer are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was A Child's Prayer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, Barbados, Belgium and more. One of them is RAK RAK 212, released July 25, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of A Child's Prayer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 212, RAK-10952, 4C006-96 850, 1C 006-96 850) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRAK 212 A-1 AL 1 and YRAK 212 B-1 GL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Child's Prayer 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.
