diff --git a/init.org b/init.org
index 3759bca..6a6e48b 100644
--- a/init.org
+++ b/init.org
@@ -1542,8 +1542,9 @@ With PREFIX argument and CMD not supplied - prompt for command."
     (awhen (locate-dominating-file default-directory file)
       (cd it)
       (compile
-       (cond (cmd cmd)
-             (prefix (compilation-read-command cmd))
+       (cond ((and prefix cmd)
+              (compilation-read-command cmd))
+             (cmd cmd)
              (t compile-command))))))
 #+END_SRC