US
May 12, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-136
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VLT-10222Side A Label
VLT-10223Side B Label
Otis ReddingMy Lover's Prayer / Don't Mess With Cupid
Vinyl pressings
My Lover's Prayer / Don't Mess With Cupid
by Otis Redding · 1966
13 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
My Lover's 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 Lover's Prayer
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
May 12, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt V-136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W VLT - 10222 - 1 1 LW ATSide A Runout
W VLT - 10223 - 1 1 ATSide B Runout
VLT - 10222Side A label
VLT - 10223Side B label
US
May 12, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-136
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VLT-10222-21 LW AT △61766 WRunout side A
VLT-10223-21 LW AT △61766-X WRunout side B
VLT-10222Label side A
VLT-10223Label side B
US
May 12, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W VLT - 10222 - 1 ATSide A Runout
W VLT - 10223 - 1 ATSide B Runout
VLT - 10222Side A label
VLT - 10223Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VLT-10222Side A Label
VLT-10223Side B Label
UK
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 584019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 3-Prong Pushout
- Runout / matrix
584019 A //1Side A, runout, variant 1
584819 B//1Side B, runout, variant 1
584019 A //1 1 1 2Side A, runout, variant 2
584819 B//1 1 1 4Side B, runout, variant 2
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | ATCO Records 136XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Atlantic AH 122First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-136First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-136First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Volt V-136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-136First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 584019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 584019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 584019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Stax 1690247", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | France | ATCO Records ATCO-1597", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | France | ATCO Records ATCO-167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Lover's Prayer3:00
- BDon't Mess With Cupid2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Lover's Prayer are there?
13 vinyl pressings of My Lover's Prayer are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was My Lover's Prayer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Volt 45-136, released May 12, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of My Lover's Prayer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-136, V-136, 584019, 136X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VLT-10222 and VLT-10223. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Lover'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.
