Rare UK white-label pressing of “Prayin’” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes on Source Records.
This copy was found in a plain sleeve that is handwritten:
“HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES – TEST PRESSING”
The record has completely blank cream/white labels and stamped A-1/B-1 matrices. The pressing corresponds to the documented white-label version listed as Discogs Release ID 5748962.
Pressing details:
* Artist: Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes * Title: Prayin’ * Label: Source Records * Catalog Number: 12 SRC 102 * Country: UK * Format: 12” / 45 RPM * Labels: Blank white labels * Side A runout: 12 SRC 102 A-1 * Side B runout: 12 SRC 102 B-1 * Additional center imprint: A020680 * Discogs Release ID: 5748962
Also included is a period EMI Records “Care Of Your Record” inner sleeve, Made in Great Britain, with the print code 1279, consistent with December 1979 production.
The handwritten outer sleeve identifying the record as a “TEST PRESSING” is included exactly as found.
IMPORTANT: This record matches the documented UK white-label pressing. The original handwritten sleeve identifies the copy as a “TEST PRESSING”; however, because I do not have accompanying factory paperwork from EMI/Source Records, I am presenting the physical evidence and photographs rather than guaranteeing its specific factory purpose. Please examine all photographs and runout information.
Condition: Vinyl shows light surface marks/hairlines consistent with age and storage. Please see the detailed photographs for condition. Blank labels are clean. Original handwritten sleeve and period EMI inner show normal age/storage wear.
A very unusual surviving copy of this Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes release, particularly with the period handwritten “TEST PRESSING” sleeve and EMI inner still together.
The record, handwritten sleeve, and EMI inner will remain together and will be carefully packed for shipment.