US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SN 16232
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Labels
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Wishes
by Anne Murray · 1981
26 pressings10 countriesVocalHolidayPop
Christmas Wishes was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Christmas Wishes
18 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SN 16232Capitol Records SN-16232
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing, Purple Labels
- Runout / matrix
SN-1-16232 G10 Ⓧ 202┃C #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 𝓔𝓼 OSide A etched exc. MASTERED BY CAPITOL and O stamped
SN-2-16232 F3 #8 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ̷ ̷•̷ ̷─̷◁̷ ̷ [KP in script] OSide B etched exc. MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped
SN-1-16232Side A label
SN-2-16232Side B label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SN-16232Capitol Records SNX-16232
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing, Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
SNX1- 16 232- G 11 #2 gene MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0A Side Runout
SNX̲2-16232 F8 #4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁ [Scribbled Out] ᴑB Side Runout
SNX-1-16232A Side Label
SNX-2-16232B Side Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SN-16232
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SN-1-16232- F9. 2 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL KPA Side Runout, etched (2, ✲, and MASTERED BY CAPITOL are stamped)
SN-2-16232 F10 2 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL KPB Side Runout, etched (2, ✲, and MASTERED BY CAPITOL are stamped)
SN-1-16232A Side Label
SN-2-16232B Side Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SN-16232
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SN-1-16232- F7 #6 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁ KPSide A etched & stamped
SN-2-16232 F8 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁ KPSide B etched & stamped
SN-1-16232Side A label
SN-2-16232Side B label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SN-16232
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Barbados | Capitol Records ST-12183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records SNX-16232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-516232LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 064-400049 / Capitol Records 1A 058-400049First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81449First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-400049First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records SN-16232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records SN 16232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records SNX-16232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records SN 16232 / Capitol Records SN-16232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Capitol Records SN-16232LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records SN(M) -16232LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Winter Wonderland2:55
- A2Silver Bells2:55
- A3The Little Drummer Boy3:50
- A4I'll Be Home For Christmas3:35
- A5Christmas Wishes2:37
- B1Joy To The World2:07
- B2Away In A Manger2:56
- B3O Holy Night3:06
- B4Go Tell It On The Mountain2:48
- B5Silent Night4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Wishes are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Christmas Wishes are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Christmas Wishes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Barbados, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Capitol Records SN 16232.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Wishes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SN 16232, SN-16232, ST-12183, SNX-16232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Wishes on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
