US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9083
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
Re-FlexPraying To The Beat
Vinyl pressings
Praying To The Beat
by Re-Flex · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Praying To The Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Praying To The Beat
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9083First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI 1C 006 20012777", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI 1A K052-200127612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-20012777", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 9627", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | EMI GOOD 3112", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | EMI EMI-73-X-2977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 44677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI FLEX 37", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12FLEX 3 / EMI 12 FLEX 312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- APraying To The Beat3:38
- BCut It3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Praying To The Beat are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Praying To The Beat are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Praying To The Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Capitol Records SPRO-9083.
How do I tell if my copy of Praying To The Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPRO-9083) 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 Praying To The Beat 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.
