US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park 9 40574-0Warner Bros. Records 0-40574
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] 0-40574-A-SR1 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
[SRC logo] 0-40574-B SR1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
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Vinyl pressings
7
by Prince · 1992
11 pressings5 countriesDowntempoSoulMinneapolis SoundElectronic
7 was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 7
9 pressings came out in 1992, 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park 7-18824Warner Bros. Records 7-18824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] 7-18824-A SR1 1-1Side A
[SRC logo] 7-18824-B SR1 1-2Side B
UK
November 23, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W0147TPWarner Bros. Records 9362-40730-0
- Format
- 12", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
W + 0147 + TP ASide A runout, handwritten etching
W + 0147 + TP B ORLAKESide B runout, handwritten etching
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 0147Warner Bros. Records 5439-18599-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W0147-A-1 W6150A-side runout, etched
W0147-B-1 W6150B-side runout, etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records SAM 1117Paisley Park SAM 1117
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SAM 1117 - A1 PR-M BSide A runout, hand-etched
SAM 1117 - B1 PR-m BSide B runout, hand-etched
SAM 1117Labels
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park 9362-40731-0Warner Bros. Records WO147T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 9̶3̶6̶ ̶2̶4̶0̶7̶3̶2̶-̶0̶-̶A̶ 936 240731-0-A Hú 3Runout side A, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 9̶3̶6̶ ̶2̶4̶0̶7̶3̶2̶-̶0̶-̶B̶ 936 240731-0-B Hú 1Runout side B, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 9̶3̶6̶ ̶2̶4̶0̶7̶3̶2̶-̶0̶-̶A̶ 936 240731-0-A Hú 2Runout side A, variant 2
WMME Alsdorf 9̶3̶6̶ ̶2̶4̶0̶7̶3̶2̶-̶0̶-̶B̶ 936 240731-0-B Hú 5Runout 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Paisley Park 9362-40731-0 / Warner Bros. Records WO147TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records W 0147 / Paisley Park 5439-18599-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | Warner Bros. Records W 0147 / Paisley Park 5439-18599-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Warner Bros. Records 918 599-77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records W 0147 / Paisley Park 5439-18599-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 0147 / Warner Bros. Records 5439-18599-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Warner Bros. Records SAM 1117 / Paisley Park SAM 1117First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Paisley Park 9 40574-0 / Warner Bros. Records 0-40574First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | US | Paisley Park 7-18824 / Warner Bros. Records 7-18824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-188247", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W0147TP / Warner Bros. Records 9362-40730-0First year12", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A17 (Album Version)5:09
- A27 (After 6 Edit)4:20
- A37 (After 6 Long Version)5:15
- B17 (Acoustic Version)3:54
- B27 (Album Edit)4:23
- B32 Whom It May Concern4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 7 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 7 are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was 7 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is Paisley Park 9 40574-0.
How do I tell if my copy of 7 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 40574-0, 7-18824, W0147TP, W 0147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SRC logo] 0-40574-A-SR1 1-1 and [SRC logo] 0-40574-B SR1 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 7 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.
