US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Collector's Gold 598Collector's Gold LP-598
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CG598A-1 980A side runout etched
CG-598-B Ⓣ8/80B side runout etched
Bing CrosbyWhite Christmas
Vinyl pressings
White Christmas
by Bing Crosby · 1978
10 pressings4 countriesVocalBalladEasy ListeningHoliday
White Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 White Christmas
4 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Collector's Gold LP-598Collector's Gold LP-598
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CG-598-A-1 80X-02099-1 Ⓣ pu.9.78 (sideways "S" with a line through it)A side runout etched, Variant 1
CG-598 B 80X02000 Ⓣ pu 9.78 (sideways "S" with a line through it)B side runout etched, Variant 1
CG-598-A 80X-02099-2 M Ⓣ pu.9.78 (sideways "S" with a line through it)A side runout etched, Variant 2
CG-598-B 80X02000-1 IIII Ⓣ pu.9.78 (sideways "S" with a line through it)B side runout etched, Variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Collector's Gold 598Collector's Gold LP-598
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CG598A-1 980A side runout etched
CG-598-B Ⓣ8/80B side runout etched
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Collector's Gold LP-598
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Collector's Gold LP-598First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Collector's Gold 598 / Collector's Gold LP-598First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Collector's Gold LP-598 / Collector's Gold LP-598First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Collector's Gold 598 / Collector's Gold LP-598First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Greece | Collector's Gold .598 / Music-box, Martin Th. Gesar S.A. SMB40068LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Collector's Gold 598 / Collector's Gold LP-598LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Collector's Gold 598 / Collector's Gold LP-598LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | UK | The Magnum Music Group MTM024LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Collector's Gold LP-598LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Collector's Gold LP-598LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1White Christmas2:28
- A2Adeste Fideles2:18
- A3Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer2:12
- A4Away In A Manger1:28
- A5O Little Town Of Bethlehem0:53
- A6Silent Night2:26
- B1The Christmas Song3:17
- B2It Came Upon A Midnight Clear2:42
- B3Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas4:09
- B4Little Drummer Boy2:29
- B5Jingle Bells2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of White Christmas are there?
10 vinyl pressings of White Christmas are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1978 and 1986.
When was White Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada. One of them is Collector's Gold 598.
How do I tell if my copy of White Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 598, LP-598) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CG598A-1 980 and CG-598-B Ⓣ8/80. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is White Christmas 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.
