US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mistletoe Records MLP-1228
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MLP-1228-A SLX-01918
Billy Vaughn And His OrchestraBilly Vaughn Christmas Songs
Vinyl pressings
Billy Vaughn Christmas Songs
by Billy Vaughn And His Orchestra · 1976
13 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningHolidayPopFolk
Billy Vaughn Christmas Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Billy Vaughn Christmas Songs
3 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Ecuador
1976- Label and catalog number
- Lluvia De Estrellas 310-0013
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo
Philippines
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vicor International VI-2329Vicor International VIP-7212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · No PARI logo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Ecuador | Lluvia De Estrellas 310-0013First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Philippines | Vicor International VI-2329 / Vicor International VIP-7212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Mistletoe Records MLP-1228First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Victor VIP-7212LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Victor VIP-7212LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Mistletoe Records MLP-1228 / Springboard MLP-1228LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Mistletoe Records MLP-1228LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Springboard MLP-1228LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | A&W Records International Sagittarius AWSL-506 (VIP-7212)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Holiday Records HDY-1906LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Holiday Records HDY-1906 / Phoenix Entertainment & Talent HDY-1906LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Music World EMS-1025LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Mistletoe Records MLP-1228LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1White Christmas2:52
- A2Jingle Bells1:29
- A3Silent Night1:58
- A4O Holy Night2:37
- A5Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem2:31
- A6O Tannenbaum1:33
- A7Joy To The World2:04
- B1Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer3:00
- B2The First Noel1:31
- B3Adeste Fidelis1:49
- B4It Came Upon A Midnight Clear2:24
- B5Blue Christmas3:12
- B6Hark, The Herald Angels Sing2:31
- B7Auld Lang Syne2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Billy Vaughn Christmas Songs are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Billy Vaughn Christmas Songs are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Billy Vaughn Christmas Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Ecuador, Philippines. One of them is Mistletoe Records MLP-1228.
How do I tell if my copy of Billy Vaughn Christmas Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLP-1228, 310-0013, VI-2329) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MLP-1228-A SLX-01918. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Billy Vaughn Christmas Songs 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.
