US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 86728 5 1Side A Stamped
45-86612 4 1Side B Stamped
45-46728Side A Label
45-86612Side B Label
McGuire SistersMuskrat Ramble / Lonesome Polecat
Vinyl pressings
Muskrat Ramble / Lonesome Polecat
by McGuire Sisters · 1953
14 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
Muskrat Ramble / Lonesome Polecat was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Muskrat Ramble / Lonesome Polecat
3 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 45-Q.2028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Q.2028
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | Vogue 45-Q.2028First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Vogue Q.2028First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Coral 9-61278First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Coral 9-612787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Coral 61278Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Germany | Coral 93 0217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Coral 61278Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-612787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Coral 61278Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-612787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Coral 61278Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Coral 91 134Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Coral CL 91134Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Coral 9-612787", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AMuskrat Ramble2:10
- BLonesome Polecat2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muskrat Ramble / Lonesome Polecat are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Muskrat Ramble / Lonesome Polecat are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1954.
When was Muskrat Ramble / Lonesome Polecat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK. One of them is Coral 9-61278.
How do I tell if my copy of Muskrat Ramble / Lonesome Polecat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-61278, 45-Q.2028, Q.2028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 86728 5 1 and 45-86612 4 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Muskrat Ramble / Lonesome Polecat 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.
