UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 599Capitol Records 20 4147 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 599 A-1-1- DSide A runout stamped
12 CL 599 B-1-1- DSide B runout stamped
Vinyl pressings
Pray
by MC Hammer · 1990
27 pressings10 countriesPop RapHouseHip-HouseGarage House
Pray 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 Pray
24 pressings came out in 1990, 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 599Capitol Records 20 4147 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CL 599 A-1-1-Q2 DSide A run-out stamp
C̶L̶ CL 599 B-1-1-Q3 DSide B run-out stamp
CL 599ASide A label
CL 599BSide B label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CLX 599
- Format
- 12"
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL599Capitol Records 20 4147 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black & Silver Paper Labels; Paper Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CL 599 A-1-1-4Side A run-out stamp, variant 1
CL 599 B-1-1-2Side B run-out stamp, variant 1
CL 599 A-1-1- DSide A run-out stamp, variant 2
CL 599 B-1-1- DSide B run-out stamp, variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL599Capitol Records 20 4147 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black & Silver Paper Labels; Glossy Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CL 599 A-1-1-1 DSide A run-out
CL 599 B-1-1-1 DSide B run-out
CL 599ASide A label
CL 599BSide B label
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15617
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
V-1-15617-Z1 V̶-̶1̶-̶1̶5̶6̶1̶4̶-̶Z̶1̶ SRC (A)Etchings side A, variant 1
V-2-15617-Z1 V̶-̶2̶-̶1̶5̶6̶1̶4̶-̶Z̶1̶̶ SRC (A)Etchings side B, variant 1
V-1-15617-Z2 1-1 V̶̶̶-̶̶̶1̶̶̶-̶̶̶1̶̶̶5̶̶̶6̶̶̶1̶̶̶4̶̶̶-̶̶̶Z̶̶̶2̶ [SRC logo] (A)Etchings side A, variant 2
V-2-15617-Z1 1-1 V̶-̶2̶-̶1̶5̶6̶1̶4̶-̶Z̶1̶̶ [SRC logo] (A)Etchings side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Capitol Records 120 464-6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | Australasia | Capitol Records 2505-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Capitol Records RP 219First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 4015 7 / EMI 006 20 4015 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Capitol Records 2041476 / EMI France 2041476First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | France | Capitol Records 2040157First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Capitol Records 060-20 4152 6 / EMI Dance House 060-20 4152 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Capitol Records 060-20 4151 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Capitol Records 060-20 4021 6 / EMI 060-20 4021 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Germany 204152.6First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Germany 204151.6First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | Capitol Records 14 2040156First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Italy | Capitol Records 14 2041406First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2040157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-799First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- APray (LP Version)5:11
- BPray (Instrumental)4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pray are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Pray are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Pray first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Capitol Records 12CL 599.
How do I tell if my copy of Pray is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CL 599, CL 599, 12CLX 599, CL599) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 CL 599 A-1-1- D and 12 CL 599 B-1-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pray 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.
