Lonely This Christmas Single UK (1985)

A Glam Xmas Reissue Revival

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single reissue in the UK on November 29, 1985, on EMI/RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 187), Mud’s “Lonely This Christmas” — their 1974 glam Christmas No. 1 — returned with “I Can't Stand It” on the B-side. The 12-inch edition (12 RAK 187) added “The Cat Crept In.” Direct Metal Mastered pressing, black EMI labels with silver text, generic sleeve in wraparound picture sleeve. Re-entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 61. A festive glam classic reborn.

Single Overview

Release Details

Label: EMI / RAK Records.

Formats: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single Reissue (DMM); Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single Reissue.

Full Track Listing

7" Single Reissue (RAK 187)

Side A

Lonely This Christmas – Written-By: N. Chinn-M. Chapman

Side B

I Can't Stand It – Written-By: Mount, Gray, Stiles, Davis

12" Single Reissue (12 RAK 187)

Side A

Lonely This Christmas

Side B

1. I Can't Stand It

2. The Cat Crept In – Written-By: N. Chinn-M. Chapman

Reissues

- 7", 45 RPM, Single Reissue – EMI/RAK RAK 187 – UK – 1985

- 12", 45 RPM, Single Reissue – EMI/RAK 12 RAK 187 – UK – 1985 (first time on 12")

Production and Context

Produced by Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman. Original 1974 No. 1 Christmas single reissued for the 1985 festive season.

Official Singles Chart Data

Peak position: 61

1985 re-entry only (original 1974 run peaked at No. 1).

Legacy and Collectibility

“Lonely This Christmas” is Mud’s glam Christmas No. 1 — reissued in DMM glory. 1985 UK EMI/RAK pressings fetch £5–£20 on eBay/Discogs, 12" £10–£30. Verify catalogue RAK 187 / 12 RAK 187. Streams on Spotify keep the turkey tears flowing. This reissue is a must-have for glam Christmas collectors.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube