Madonna – Like A Prayer

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Genre:	Pop
Style:	Synth-pop
Year:	1989

Tracklist

		Like A Prayer (7" Version)	5:19
		Act Of Contrition (LP Version)	2:18

Credits (4)

Jeri Heiden
Art Direction
Diane Painter
Artwork [Hand Tinting]
TJ*
Direct Metal Mastering By
Herb Ritts
Photography By

Notes

Released 20th March, 1990.

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Like A Prayer 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Sire – 921 190-0	Europe	1989	Europe — 1989
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single, Specialty Pressing	Sire – 7-27539	US	1989	US — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer CD, Mini, Single	Sire – W 7539 CD	Europe	1989	Europe — 1989
	Like A Prayer 12", 45 RPM	Sire – 921 189-0	UK	1989	UK — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single	Sire – 9 21170-0	US	1989	US — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc	Sire – 921192-0	UK	1989	UK — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer CD, Maxi-Single, Promo	Sire – PRO-CD-3448	US	1989	US — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc	Sire – 921 192-0	UK	1989	UK — 1989
	Like A Prayer 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo	Sire – PRO-A-3472	US	1989	US — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 12"	Sire – 670.4267	Brazil	1989	Brazil — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer CD, Mini, Single	Sire – 10P3-6112	Japan	1989	Japan — 1989
	Like A Prayer 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Sire – W7539T	Europe	1989	Europe — 1989
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single	Sire – W 7539	UK	1989	UK — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Sire – W 7539		1989	— 1989
	Like A Prayer 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Sire – 0-21170	Australia	1989	Australia — 1989
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Solid Centre	Sire – W 7539	Europe	1989	Europe — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 12", Maxi-Single	Sire – 0-21170	Canada	1989	Canada — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single	Sire – 7-27539	Australia	1989	Australia — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer (Fade) / Act Of Contrition (LP Version) 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox	Sire – PROMO 348	Italy	1989	Italy — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single	Sire – 927539-7	Spain	1989	Spain — 1989	New Submission
	ライク・ア・プレイヤー = Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo	Sire – 07P7-6112	Japan	1989	Japan — 1989	New Submission
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Minimal Text On Sleeve Back	Sire – W 7539	Europe	1989	Europe — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer Cassette, Single	Sire – 4-27539	Australia	1989	Australia — 1989	New Submission
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM	Sire – 92 7539-7	Italy	1989	Italy — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 12", Promo, Single Sided, 45 RPM, Gatefold sleeve	WEA – 9 25844-2	Hong Kong	1989	Hong Kong — 1989
	Like A Prayer 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM	Pepsi – 6WP.1015	Brazil	1989	Brazil — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single	Sire – 92 75397	Canada	1989	Canada — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 12", 45 RPM, Stereo	Sire – 921190-0	UK	1989	UK — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 12", Promo	WEA – 6WP.1026	Brazil	1989	Brazil — 1989	New Submission
	Like A Prayer Cassette, Single	Sire – 921 189-4	UK	1989	UK — 1989	New Submission
	Like A Prayer 12", 45 RPM, Single	Sire – 921189-0	UK	1989	UK — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Promo	Warner Bros. Records – WEA 309 PRO	South Africa	1989	South Africa — 1989	New Submission
	ライク・ア・プレイヤー = Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single	Sire – 07P7-6112	Japan	1989	Japan — 1989	New Submission
	Like A Prayer Cassette, Single, Dolby HX Pro B NR	Sire – 92 75394	Canada	1989	Canada — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 7", Promo	Sire – 927539-7	Spain	1989	Spain — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single	Sire – 927539-7	Portugal	1989	Portugal — 1989	New Submission
	Like A Prayer 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Sire – 927539-7	UK	1989	UK — 1989	New Submission
	Like A Prayer 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Sire – W7539T	UK & Europe	1989	UK & Europe — 1989	Recently Edited
	Like A Prayer 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single	WEA – WS-2038	Bolivia	1989	Bolivia — 1989	New Submission
	Like A Prayer Cassette, Single, SR, Dolby HX Pro, B NR	Sire – 4-27539	US	1989	US — 1989	New Submission

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Reviews

Stannah May 5, 2025
referencing Like A Prayer (Remix) (12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM) MAD 001

Got one copy for sale, send me a pm .
foxmulder1013 Apr 5, 2025
referencing Like A Prayer (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release) LAP-1

I wanna know who really remixed this gem, it's beautiful
abakab Mar 16, 2025
referencing Like A Prayer (12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Glossy Sleeve) W 7539 T

A bit unnecessary and far-fetched seems this division between "glossy" and "non-glossy" cover versions, since there are copies which lack the imprinted "W" logo YET are glossy. That said the "W" logo should be the only identifier here.
WeAreWinnipeg Jan 22, 2025
referencing Like A Prayer (7", 45 RPM, Single) 92 75397

There was an alternate 7" release in Canada with the fade version of Like A Prayer as the A-side. Act Of Contrition was the B-side.

A SIDE - Like A Prayer (Fade) 5:08
B SIDE - Act Of Contrition (LP Version) 2:18

See https://madonnarecords.com/data/record.asp?ID=14296
supernoiz Aug 14, 2024
referencing Like A Prayer (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release) LAP-1

i have one for sale if anyone wants please get in touch (VG media SL WPD)
garygillespie Apr 15, 2024
referencing Like A Prayer (Remixes) (10×File, FLAC, Reissue) 603497843602

I want to buy Waves of this, what website has it?
mikevinyllover Mar 27, 2024
referencing Like A Prayer (CD, Mini, Single) W7539CD

Wow, I'm impressed by the audio quality, it's amazing for a mini CD I have to say! Very clear and well mastered, it's a shame they stopped doing these in the mid 90s.
DavidSavoyJr Dec 26, 2023
referencing Like A Prayer (7", 45 RPM, Single, Specialty Pressing) 9 27539-7

I'm almost positive that the copy I have is a counterfeit. This is what's on the runouts of my 7" copy:
7-27539-RE1-A-DMM-SR1 SPAR SP1-2 STERLING TJ -1 R-22571-RE1-SR1 △24190 O-
7-27539-RE1-B-SR1-DMM MASTERDISK DMM SP1-2 SPAR O- △24190 -X R-22572-SR1

None of the 7" versions on here have anything like the runout. Everything past the -1 on the first runout doesn't show up on any of the versions, or anything like it for that matter. Not even the opposing runouts are consistent with each other. The label, however, looks exactly like this one: https://discogs.versitio.com/release/121731-Madonna-Like-A-Prayer/image/SW1hZ2U6NDU5NTI1OTc=

Is what I have a counterfeit, just extremely rare (misprint?), or am I an idiot and it's the release that was linked?
MADONNA29 Sep 14, 2023
referencing Like A Prayer (Remixes) (10×File, FLAC, Reissue) 603497843602

The missing track here is the (7" Dance Edit) from the U.S. 5 track promo CD [PRO-CD-3448].
FlatWaxAU Jul 7, 2023
referencing Like A Prayer (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single) 0-21170

One of the best pop songs of all-time. Great pressing and artwork. Everything you will ever need.