Belgium
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45.001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Ralph Marterie And His OrchestraTequila / Pop Corn
Vinyl pressings
Tequila / Pop Corn
by Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra · 1958
12 pressings11 countriesSwingJazz
Tequila / Pop Corn was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Tequila / Pop Corn
9 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Belgium
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45001
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
17016Runout side A, etched
17017Runout side B, etched
17016Label side A
17017Label side B
UK
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 7MT.204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ME 45 1104 A-1 XIT ASide 1 Stamped
45 ME 1104 B-1 XIT ASide 2 Stamped
Australia
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Esquire Mercury 45211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70280x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
New Zealand
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury S45-4307
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Belgium | Mercury 45.001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Belgium | Mercury 45001First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Mercury S45-4307First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Norway | Mercury MN 1014First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Sweden | Mercury B 45-756First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Uruguay | Mercury 14150First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Mercury 70280x45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Mercury 7MT.204First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Mercury 7-140117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Mexico | Orfeon Mercury CNE-45-2717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Mercury MER 443Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATequila2:10
- BPop Corn2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tequila / Pop Corn are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tequila / Pop Corn are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Tequila / Pop Corn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Belgium, UK, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Mercury 45.001.
How do I tell if my copy of Tequila / Pop Corn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45.001, 45001, 7MT.204, 45211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tequila / 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.