US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Kent 45x387
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
387-1Side A label
387-2Side B label
B.B. KingChristmas Celebration
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Celebration
by B.B. King · 1962
15 pressings1 countryHolidayBlues
Christmas Celebration was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Celebration
1 pressing came out in 1962, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Kent 45x387First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Kent 45x 4127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Kent 45x 4127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Kent 45x4127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1965 | US | Kent K 4127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Kent 45xK 4127", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Kent 45x4127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Kent 45xK 4127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Kent K 412x457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Kent K 4127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Kent 45xK 4127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Repress · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Repress · Promo |
| ? | US | Kent 45x4127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Holiday Records 33017", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | US | Kent 45x4127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Kent K 412x457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AChristmas Celebration2:35
- BEasy Listening2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Celebration are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Christmas Celebration are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1962 and 1965.
When was Christmas Celebration first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Kent 45x387.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Celebration is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45x387) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 387-1 and 387-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Celebration 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.
