🔘 Merry Xmas Everybody – Single: Nov. 1990

Released: November 26, 1990 (UK)

Label: Polydor Records

Catalogue Number: PO 112 / 979 268-7

Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Reissue)

Slade’s immortal 1973 Christmas No. 1 returns for a new generation, backed with the B‑side favourite Don’t Blame Me.

Issued as part of Polydor’s early‑’90s catalogue refresh, this reissue brought the band’s festive glam anthem back into seasonal rotation. Multiple label variants and a 12" remix edition ensured strong visibility during the holiday market.

🔘 Overview

Originally topping the UK charts in December 1973, Merry Xmas Everybody remains Slade’s defining seasonal classic. The 1990 reissue paired the original single with Don’t Blame Me and introduced a new Extended Remix by Peter Hammond & Jimmy Lea on the 12" format. With silver injection labels, black injection variants, and a dedicated 12" edition, the release reaffirmed the song’s perennial popularity.

🔘 Track List (Common Configurations)

7" Vinyl — PO 112 / 979 268-7

A. Merry Xmas Everybody

B. Don’t Blame Me

12" Vinyl — PZ 112

A. Merry Xmas Everybody (Extended Remix – Peter Hammond & Jimmy Lea) (5:18)

B1. Merry Xmas Everybody (Original 7" Version)

B2. Don’t Blame Me

CD Single — PZCD 112

1. Merry Xmas Everybody

2. Don’t Blame Me

3. Merry Xmas Everybody (Extended Remix)

Written by: Noddy Holder, Jim Lea

Produced by: Chas Chandler (original) / Peter Hammond & Jimmy Lea (1990 Extended Remix)

🔘 Release Details

Label: Polydor Records

Formats: 7" Vinyl / 12" Vinyl / CD Single

Country: UK

Year: 1990

Notes:

- Reissue of the 1973 Christmas No. 1

- 7" issued in silver injection (small/large centre) and black injection labels

- 12" includes new Extended Remix

- Seasonal re‑promotion of Slade’s most iconic hit

🔘 Variants (Discogs‑Verified)

Variant 1

UK – Polydor – PO 112 / 979 268-7 (1990)

Format: 7" Vinyl (Silver Injection / Black Injection)

Variant 2

UK – Polydor – PZ 112 (1990)

Format: 12" Vinyl

Variant 3

UK – Polydor – PZCD 112 (1990)

Format: CD Single

🔘 Chart Data (BBC / Official Charts Company)

Peak Position: UK — Did Not Chart (1990 Reissue)

Weeks on Chart: 0

Chart Run (Official Charts):

No UK chart entry recorded for the 1990 edition.

🔘 Context & Notes

Recording Notes

The Extended Remix introduced a modernised, dance‑floor‑ready sheen while preserving the original’s celebratory stomp.

Music Video

The classic 1973 promo continued to circulate on UK television, reinforcing the song’s festive legacy.

Collector Notes

The silver injection labels are the most common; black injection variants are scarcer. The 12" remix edition is highly sought after for its unique 1990 mix.

Legacy

A perennial British Christmas staple, the 1990 reissue helped cement Merry Xmas Everybody as a holiday institution for new generations.

🔘 Related Material

Previous Reissue

Merry Xmas Everybody (1985 reissue)

Next Single

Radio Wall of Sound (1991)

🔘 Discography (Selected, Chronological)

Merry Xmas Everybody — 1973

Merry Xmas Everybody (1985 Reissue) — 1985

Merry Xmas Everybody (1990 Reissue) — 1990

🔘 Mini‑Timeline

1973 — Original single released, UK No. 1

Nov. 26, 1990 — UK reissue released

1990 — Extended Remix introduced

🔘 Glam Flashback

A glitter‑soaked festive roar — Slade’s eternal holiday anthem, recharged for the ’90s.

🔘 Sources

Polydor Records

Discogs

Official Charts Company

Slade archival documentation12" Single (PZ 112)