US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Dade Records 1804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1808 LW 1808 MEA-Side Runout Etching
1809 LW 1809 MEB-Side Runout Etching
1808A-Side Label
1809B-Side Label
Nat Kendrick & The Swans(Do The) Mashed Potatoes
Vinyl pressings
(Do The) Mashed Potatoes
by Nat Kendrick & The Swans · 1960
12 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
(Do The) Mashed Potatoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 (Do The) Mashed Potatoes
7 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Dade Records 1804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1808 ME 1808 LW △33032A-side etched runout
1809 ME 1809 LW △33033B-side etched runout
LWLongwear Plating, etched in runouts
(1808)A-side label matrix
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Dade Records 1804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Dade Records 1804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1808 ME 1808A-Side Runout Etching
1809 ME 1809B-Side Runout Etching
1808A-Side Label
1809B-Side Label
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International JAR 351
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International TRS-1502
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Top Rank International TRS-1502First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Canada | Reo 8455XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | Top Rank International JAR 351First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Dade Records 1804First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Dade Records 1804First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Dade Records 1804First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Dade Records 1804First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Dade Records 45-50047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1965 | US | Oldies 45 OL-1457", Reissue, Single, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Top Rank International 10.0067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Trip TR-1387", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dade Records 45-50047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A(Do The) Mashed Potatoes (Part 1)1:55
- B(Do The) Mashed Potatoes (Part 2)1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Do The) Mashed Potatoes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of (Do The) Mashed Potatoes are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1965.
When was (Do The) Mashed Potatoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Dade Records 1804.
How do I tell if my copy of (Do The) Mashed Potatoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1804, JAR 351, TRS-1502, 8455X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1808 LW 1808 ME and 1809 LW 1809 ME. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (Do The) Mashed Potatoes 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.