Merry Xmas Everybody Single UK: 1990

A Slade Xmas Evergreen Reborn

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single reissue in the UK on November 26, 1990, on Polydor Records (catalogue: PO 112 / 979 268-7), Slade’s “Merry Xmas Everybody” — their 1973 Christmas No. 1 — returned with “Don't Blame Me.” The 12-inch (PZ 112) added the Peter Hammond & Jimmy Lea Extended Remix (5:18) and original 7" version. Issued in silver injection labels (small/large centre), black plastic injection, and 12-inch. A festive glam classic recharged.

Single Overview

Release Details

Label: Polydor Records.

Formats: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single Reissue (silver/black injection labels), 12".

Full Track Listing

7" Single (PO 112) – all UK pressings

Side A

Merry Xmas Everybody (3:29)

Side B

Don't Blame Me (2:33)

12" Single (PZ 112)

Side A

Merry Xmas Everybody (Extended Remix Version) (5:18) – Remix: Jimmy Lea, Peter Hammond

Side B

1. Merry Xmas Everybody (7" Version) (3:29)

2. Don't Blame Me (2:33)

UK Variants (all supplied)

- 7", 45 RPM, Single – Polydor PO 112 – UK – 1990 (silver/black injection labels)

- 12", 45 RPM – Polydor PZ 112 – UK – 1990

Production and Context

Original production: Chas Chandler (1973). 1990 extended remix by Jimmy Lea & Peter Hammond. 1990 reissue of the 1985 Polydor reissue — second Polydor re-release.

Chart Performance

No new chart entry (1990 reissue).

Legacy and Collectibility

“Merry Xmas Everybody” is Slade’s immortal glam Christmas No. 1 — perennial festive re-entry king. 1990 Polydor pressings (silver injection labels) fetch £10–£30 on eBay/Discogs, 12" £15–£40. Verify catalogue PO 112 / PZ 112. This reissue is a must-have for Slade 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

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