Rod Stewart: Mine For Me Single US (1974)

A McCartney-Penned Gem

Rod Stewart’s “Mine For Me” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the US on November 4, 1974, on Mercury Records (catalogue: 73636). Backed with “Farewell,” this soulful track, written by Paul McCartney, was the second single from Stewart’s sixth album Smiler. The US and Canada only release was produced by Rod Stewart, the A-side’s gritty vocals and brass-heavy groove peaked at No. 91 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Cash Box said that "the song is a sensitive tune and Rod’s interpretation is excellent" and that "the instrumentation is mellow and Rod’s vocal textures do much to bring life to this vibrant tune." Record World said that the song "breezes along with tropical climes suggested by steel drums."

Billboard Hot 100™

Debut Date December 14, 1974

Peak Date  December 21, 1974

Peak No. 91

Weeks On Chart 2

Single Overview

A-Side: “Mine For Me”

Written by Paul McCartney. A soulful ballad with Stewart’s raspy delivery, horns, and a funky groove. Produced by Rod Stewart.

B-Side: “Farewell”

Written by Rod Stewart and Martin Quittenton. A farewell ballad with introspective lyrics. Produced by Rod Stewart.

Release Details:

Label: Mercury Records (US pressing, 45 RPM).

Formats:

7-Inch Vinyl (73636): “Mine For Me” / “Farewell.” In a Mercury company sleeve.

Notes: ℗ & © 1974 Mercury Records. Matrix numbers (e.g., 73636 A-1) confirm authenticity.

US Variations

Single 7" Vinyl (Promotional)

Label: Mercury – 73636

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Promo

A Mine For Me 4:02

B Farewell 4:31

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Phonogram, Inc.

Manufactured By – Phonogram, Inc.

Distributed By – Phonogram, Inc.

Published By – McCartney Music

Published By – Chappell & Co., Inc.

Published By – G.H. Music Ltd.

Pressed By – G Kong

Producer – Rod Stewart

Manufactured and distributed by Phonogram, Inc.

Promotion Copy

Not For Sale

"Mine For Me"

McCartney Music (ASCAP)

(For Editing Fade) at 3:26

"Farewell"

Chappell & Co. Inc. / G. H. Music Limited (ASCAP)

(For Editing Fade) at 2:45

From Mercury's Album "Smiler" SRM-1-1017

℗ 1974 Phonogram Inc.

Single 7" Vinyl (Commercial)

Label: Mercury – 73636

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single

A Mine For Me 4:02

B Farewell 4:31

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Phonogram, Inc.

Manufactured By – Phonogram, Inc.

Distributed By – Phonogram, Inc.

Published By – McCartney Music

Published By – Chappell & Co., Inc.

Published By – G.H. Music Ltd.

Producer – Rod Stewart

Manufactured and distributed by Phonogram, Inc.

"Mine For Me"

Mc Cartney Music (ASCAP)

"Farewell"

Chappell & Co. Inc./G.H. Music Limited (ASCAP)

℗ 1974 Phonogram, Inc.

From Mercury's Album "Smiler" SRM-1-1017

Matrix / Runout (Label Matrix - Side A): 2-51698

Matrix / Runout (Label Matrix - Side B): 2-51689

Rights Society: ASCAP

Single 7" Vinyl (Commercial)

Variation: Slightly lighter disc labels than on the other US version

Label: Mercury – 73636

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single

A Mine For Me 4:02

B Farewell 4:31

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Phonogram, Inc.

Manufactured By – Phonogram, Inc.

Distributed By – Phonogram, Inc.

Published By – McCartney Music

Published By – Chappell & Co., Inc.

Published By – G.H. Music Ltd.

Producer – Rod Stewart

Manufactured and distributed by Phonogram, Inc.

"Mine For Me"

McCartney Music (ASCAP)

"Farewell"

Chappell & Co. Inc./G.H. Music Limited (ASCAP)

℗1974 Phonogram Inc.

From Mercury's Album "Smiler" SRM-1-1017

Label: Mercury – 73636

Variation: Terre Haute Pressing

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing

A Mine For Me 4:02

B Farewell 4:31

Distributed By – Phonogram, Inc.

Manufactured By – Phonogram, Inc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Phonogram, Inc.

Published By – McCartney Music

Published By – Chappell & Co., Inc.

Published By – G.H. Music Ltd.

Mastered At – Masterdisk

Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute

Mastered By – G.K.*

Producer – Rod Stewart

Label-factory variant, styrene pressing (Columbia Terre Haute, with small TI etched in the run-outs)

Pressing differentiations:

-Title font is larger than artist

-"Smiler" text is at the left

-℗1974 Phonogram text is at the bottom

From MERCURY'S Album "Smiler" SRM-1-1017

Rights Society: ASCAP

Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label): 2-51698

Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label): 2-51689

Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): 2-51698-CTI T TI

Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): 2-51689-CT2 T MASTERDISK G.K.

Pressing Plant ID (Run-out both sides, etched):

CANADA

Single 7" Vinyl (Promotional)

Label: Mercury – M-73636-DJ

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Promo

A Mine For Me 3:16

B Farewell 2:45

Producer – Rod Stewart

*Edited Versions

Single 7" Vinyl (Commercial)

Label: Mercury – M-73636

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single

A Mine For Me 4:02

B Farewell 4:31

Distributed By – Polydor Ltd. (2)

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Phonogram, Inc.

Producer – Rod Stewart

℗ 1974 Phonogram Inc.

Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 2-51698

Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 2-51689

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Sources

Discogs: Mine For Me (1974)

45cat: 73636 Single

YouTube: Mine For Me Official Audio (2014 upload, 50K+ views)

Wikipedia: Smiler

Official Charts Company: Rod Stewart Singles

AllMusic: Rod Stewart Discography

Billboard Chart History: Rod Stewart

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