US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records DR2006
- Format
- LP
Bing CrosbyA Time To Be Jolly
Vinyl pressings
A Time To Be Jolly
by Bing Crosby · 1971
15 pressings10 countriesVocalHolidayPopStage & Screen
A Time To Be Jolly was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 A Time To Be Jolly
7 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records 2932 001
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records BCDR 2006
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records DR2006
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Europe
1971- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records DR2006
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DR2006A//HD16263-1-YSide A
DR2006B//HD16264-1-YSide B
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records 3C 062-92972
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Daybreak Records BCDR 2006First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Daybreak Records DR2006First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Europe | Daybreak Records DR2006First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Daybreak Records 3C 062-92972First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Daybreak Records DRJ2006First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | UK | Daybreak Records 2932 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Daybreak Records DR2006First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | France | Daybreak Records 2C 062-92972LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Daybreak Records DR2006LP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | 20th Century Records BT 551LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Daybreak Records DAL 2007 / Pye Records DAL 2007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Australia | 20th Century Records L 36487LP | LP |
| 1977 | Canada | 20th Century Fox Records 9209-551LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | 20th Century Records 9199 442LP | LP |
| 1977 | US | 20th Century Fox Records T 551LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1A Time To Be Jolly
- A2I Sing Noel
- A3'Round And 'Round The Christmas Tree
- A4The First Family Of Christmas
- A5The Song Of Christmas
- B1A Christmas Toast
- B2And The Bells Rang
- B3Christmas Is
- B4When You Trim Your Christmas Tree
- B5Christmas Is Here To Stay
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Time To Be Jolly are there?
15 vinyl pressings of A Time To Be Jolly are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1977.
When was A Time To Be Jolly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Daybreak Records DR2006.
How do I tell if my copy of A Time To Be Jolly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DR2006, 2932 001, BCDR 2006, 3C 062-92972) 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 A Time To Be Jolly 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.
