UK
February 27, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury POLE 10
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single · Pink
- Runout / matrix
POLECATS JOHN 1 toneSide A etched runout
POLECATS ALL NIGHT 1 ORSide B etched runout
The PolecatsJohn I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car
Vinyl pressings
John I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car
by The Polecats · 1981
11 pressings7 countriesRockabillyRock
John I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 John I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car
11 pressings came out in 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury POLE 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pink/White/Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
POLE 1 A-1 AK DAMONT ISide A runout etched
POLE 1 B-1 AD DAMONT ISide B runout etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury POLE 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury POLE 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Center Hole
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury POLE 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · CBS Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLE 1 A5 A ARUNA side runout
POLE 1 B4 A ARUNB side runout
Australasia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 412PolyGram Records Pty. Limited 6059 412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australasia | Mercury 6059 412 / PolyGram Records Pty. Limited 6059 412First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Austria | Mercury 6059 412First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6059 412First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6059 412First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ireland | Mercury POLE 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6059 412First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury POLE 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury POLE 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury POLE 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury POLE 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury POLE 10First year10", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AJohn I'm Only Dancing
- BBig Green Car
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of John I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car are there?
11 vinyl pressings of John I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was John I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australasia, Austria, France and more. One of them is Mercury POLE 10, released February 27, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of John I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLE 10, POLE 1, 6059 412) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLECATS JOHN 1 tone and POLECATS ALL NIGHT 1 OR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is John I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car 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.