US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Sound Stage 7 45-2577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Joe SimonMy Special Prayer
Vinyl pressings
My Special Prayer
by Joe Simon · 1966
13 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
My Special Prayer was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 My Special Prayer
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Sound Stage 7 SS45-2577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Sound Stage 7 45-2577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Sound Stage 7 SS45-2577 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MON 1004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MON 1004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Monument PK-1688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Sound Stage 7 SH. 2577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | France | Monument 780.002 / Barclay 780.002First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Monument MON 1004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Monument MON 1004First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Sound Stage 7 45-2577First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Sound Stage 7 SS45-2577First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Sound Stage 7 45-2577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Sound Stage 7 SS45-2577 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Monument 780.002 M7", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | France | Monument 780 0027", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Monument MN 25777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Monument PK-16887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Special Prayer2:42
- BTravelin' Man'1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Special Prayer are there?
13 vinyl pressings of My Special Prayer are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was My Special Prayer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Sound Stage 7 45-2577.
How do I tell if my copy of My Special Prayer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2577, SS45-2577, SS45-2577 DJ, MON 1004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Special 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.
