UK
July 2, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
6059146 1F//4▽420 03Run-out matrix A-side stamped
6059146 2F//2▽420 04Run-out matrix B-side stamped
Status QuoMystery Song
Vinyl pressings
Mystery Song
by Status Quo · 1976
16 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
Mystery Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Mystery Song
15 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
July 2, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Center
- Runout / matrix
6059146 1F//4▽420 03 11 11Stamped runout, side A, variant 1
6059146 2F//X̶1 ▽ 420 04 12Stamped runout, side B, variant 2
6059146 1F//3▽420 04 1Stamped runout, side A, variant 2
6059146 2F//2▽420 04 11 4Stamped runout, side B, variant 2
Australia
July 1976- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX180707 6059146-1Side A runout hand-etched
MX180708 6059146-2Side B runout hand-etched
6059146 1Side A label
6059146 2Side B label
Austria
July 2, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Norway
July 2, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Center
- Runout / matrix
6059146 A 6 P76 F 710 **Stamped runout, side A
6059146 B 6 p76 F 710 **Stamped runout, side B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 146
- 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 1467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | Ireland | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Ireland | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Vertigo SFL-2096First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Vertigo SFL-2096First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Turkey | Tempo 30 / Tempo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 964 / Vertigo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Australia | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Austria | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Norway | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Vertigo 6059 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMystery Song
- BDrifting Away
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mystery Song are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mystery Song are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Mystery Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, Australia, Austria, Norway and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 146, released July 2, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Mystery Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 146, SFL-2096, 30, S 53 964) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6059146 1F//4▽420 03 and 6059146 2F//2▽420 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mystery Song 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.
