UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9102 501
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9102501 2Y // 4 IB 1 1 1 MELYSSide A runout
9102501 1Y // 4 IB 1 1 1 MELYSSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
How Dare You!
by 10cc · 1975
49 pressings23 countriesArt RockPop RockProg RockRock
How Dare You! was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 How Dare You!
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IMPP-10061Mercury SRM-1-1061
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold sleeve
- Runout / matrix
T1 SRM-1-1061- A1-CT MELYSSide 1
T1 MELYS SRM-1-1061- B1-CTSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Mercury IMPP-10061 / Mercury SRM-1-1061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Mercury 9102 501First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1976 | Unknown | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Austria | Mercury 9102 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | Mercury 9102 501 / Mercury 6310 501 ALP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Mercury 9102 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Israel | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Mercury 17PP-6LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury PRICE 60 / Phonogram 9102 501LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP785 / Mercury MOVLP785LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Mercury 00602557054828 / Mercury 5705482LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Mercury UMCLP015 / UMC UMCLP015LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury MIP-1-9316LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Philips 9102 501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Mercury 9102 501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 6310 501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1How Dare You4:14
- A2Lazy Ways4:18
- A3I Wanna Rule The World3:57
- A4I'm Mandy Fly Me5:22
- A5Iceberg3:43
- B1Art For Arts Sake5:59
- B2Rock 'n' Roll Lullaby3:59
- B3Head Room4:21
- B4Don't Hang Up6:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Dare You! are there?
49 vinyl pressings of How Dare You! are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1975 and 2023.
When was How Dare You! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Japan. One of them is Mercury 9102 501.
How do I tell if my copy of How Dare You! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9102 501, IMPP-10061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9102501 2Y // 4 IB 1 1 1 MELYS and 9102501 1Y // 4 IB 1 1 1 MELYS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Dare You! 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.
