UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZ 114Polydor 879 411-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
PZ 114 A1 CBSleeve details Side A
PS 114 B1 CBSleeve details Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Grease Megamix
by John Travolta · 1990
16 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRockPop
The Grease Megamix was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 The Grease Megamix
14 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor po 114Polydor 879 410-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PO 114 A-1U-1-Q4Side A runout, stamped
PO 114 B-1U--1-Q1Side B runout, stamped
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PO 114Polydor 879 410-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Partially Mixed · Red
- Runout / matrix
Po 114 A-1 (unknown symbol)Side A
Po 114 B1 (unknown symbol)Side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PO 114Polydor 879 410-7
- Format
- 7" · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
PO 114 A-1U-1-5Side A Runout, Stamped
PO 114 B-1U--1-2Side B Runout, Stamped
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZ 114 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PZ 114 A-1U-1-1Side A Stamped Runout
PZ 114 B-1U-1-1Side B Stamped Runout
TOWNHOUSESide A Etched Runout
Germany
January 21, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 410-7PWL Records 879 410-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
879410-7-A1Side A, stamped
879410-7-B1Side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Polydor 879 410-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 879 411-1 / PWL Records 879 411-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Partially Mixed | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor PO 114 / Polydor 879 410-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 879 411-1 / Polydor PZ 114First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Polydor po 114 / Polydor 879 410-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 879 410-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Ireland | Polydor 102First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Polydor 879 410-7 / PWL Records PO 114First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor PZ 114 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor PZ 114 / Polydor 879 411-1First year12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed | 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor po 114 / Polydor 879 410-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor PO 114 / Polydor 879 410-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Partially Mixed · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Partially Mixed · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor PO 114 / Polydor 879 410-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Germany | Polydor 879 410-7 / PWL Records 879 410-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Ecuador | Polydor 75000-3612", Maxi-Single, Partially Mixed | 12", Maxi-Single, Partially Mixed |
Tracklist
- A1You're The One That I Want
- A2Greased Lightning
- A3Summer Nights
- B1Alone At The Drive-In-Movie (Instrumental)
- B2Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Grease Megamix are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Grease Megamix are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was The Grease Megamix first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Germany, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Polydor PZ 114.
How do I tell if my copy of The Grease Megamix is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 114, po 114, PO 114, PZ 114 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PZ 114 A1 CB and PS 114 B1 CB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Grease Megamix 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.
