| Song name | Run time | Releases | Year | Differences from other versions |
| James K. Polk (Dial-A-Song) | 3:16 | Dial-A-Song | ? | Similar to the original version. |
| James K. Polk (Original Version) | 3:16 | Istanbul (Not Constantinople) (EP) | 1990 | The instrumentation is radically different from the more well-known album version, composed mainly of synthesizers and a drum machine. Solo melody is made of "La"s, instead of the musical saw. |
| James K. Polk | 3:04 | Factory Showroom | 1996 | |
| James K. Polk (Kit Kat Acoustic Break) | 2:32 | Kit Kat Acoustic Break | 1996 | |
| James K. Polk (NPR Version) | 2:15 | Unreleased | 1997 | Has slightly different, more "factually-correct" lyrics. |
| James K. Polk (Wax Cylinder) | 2:06 | TMBG Unlimited | 2000 | Wax cylinder recording with simpler instrumentation, and a prominent horn. |
| James K. Polk (Dial-A-Song Anthology Version) | 3:05 | Dial-A-Song: 20 Years Of They Might Be Giants | 2002 | Slightly different mix of instrumentation to the Factory Showroom version and softer, more treble-sounding vocals |
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