Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SN-66059
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Bing CrosbyBing Crosby's Christmas Classics
Vinyl pressings
Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics
by Bing Crosby · 1977
10 pressings7 countriesVocalHolidayPopStage & Screen
Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics
3 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Barbados
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SM-11732
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Venezuela
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-455
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Barbados | Capitol Records SM-11732First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-66059First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records SM-11732LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1977 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-750LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SM-11732LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records R 143771LP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Capitol Records ST-455First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records ED 2607211LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records SM(L)11732LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SMX-11732LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Winter Wonderland2:25
- A2Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas2:48
- Medley
- A4Little Drummer Boy3:02
- A5O Holy Night3:35
- B1The Littlest Angel4:00
- B2Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!2:03
- Medley
- B4Frosty The Snowman2:13
- B5I Wish You A Merry Christmas1:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1988.
When was Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada, Barbados, Venezuela. One of them is Capitol Records SN-66059.
How do I tell if my copy of Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SN-66059, SM-11732, ST-455) 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 Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics 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.
