France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6011 040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A 6011 040 1 380Runout side A
A 6011 040 2 380 B̶ VRunout side B
6011 040 1Label side A
6011 040 2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Pop Corn
by Fresh Cream · 1972
20 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Pop Corn was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Pop Corn
16 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6011 040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6011 040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6011 040 1W 320Runout side A, stamped
10 AA 6011 040 2W 320Runout side B, stamped
AA 6011 040.1WLabel side A
AA 6011 040.2WLabel side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6011 040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6011040 1W 320Side A
10 AA 6011040 2W 320Side B
Greece
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6011 040
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
6011 040 A 2 P 1972 410 YStamped Runout A
6011 040 B 2 P 1972 410 YStamped Runout B
6011 040 ALabel side A
6011 040 BLabel side B
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6011 040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6011 040.1Label A side
6011 040.2Label B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Mercury 6011 040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Mercury 6011 040First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Germany | Mercury 6011 040First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Mercury 6011 040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Greece | Mercury 6011 040First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Mercury 6011 040First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Philips SFL-1742First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Philips SFL-1742First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Philips SFL-1742First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Mercury 6011 040First year7", Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Mercury 6011-040First year7", Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1972 | Mexico | Mercury 212 6011 040First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6011 040First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Mercury 60 11040 / Mercury 60 11 040First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 668First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Mercury 6011 0407", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | India | Mercury 6011 0407", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Lebanon | Mercury 6011 0407", Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Portugal | Mercury 6011 0407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APop Corn
- BCap Horn
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pop Corn are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Pop Corn are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Pop Corn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Canada, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Mercury 6011 040.
How do I tell if my copy of Pop Corn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6011 040, SFL-1742, 6011-040, 212 6011 040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A 6011 040 1 380 and A 6011 040 2 380 B̶ V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pop Corn 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.