US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Golden Record LP-126
- Format
- LP, Album
Bob KeeshanCaptain Kangaroo's Merry, Merry Christmas
Vinyl pressings
Captain Kangaroo's Merry, Merry Christmas
by Bob Keeshan · 1961
14 pressings2 countriesHolidayChildren's
Captain Kangaroo's Merry, Merry Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Captain Kangaroo's Merry, Merry Christmas
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Golden Record LP-126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Golden Records LP 26 / Golden Records GLP 26LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Golden Records LP 126LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Golden Records LP 26 / Golden Records GLP 26LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Golden Records LP 26 / Golden Records GLP 26LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Golden Records GLP: 26LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | Golden Record LP 126LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Golden Record LP 126LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Wonderland Records WLP 126LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Golden Records LP126 / Golden Records LP 126LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Golden Records LP 126LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Golden Records LP126 / Golden Records LP 126LP | LP |
| ? | US | Golden Records LP 26 / Golden Records GLP 26LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Golden Record LP 126LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas
- A2Sleigh Ride
- A3Crackerjack Christmas
- A4Little Fir Tree
- A5Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
- A6When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter
- A7I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas
- A8Jingle Bells
- B1Santa's Other Reindeer
- B2Pull Together
- B3Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer
- B4Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol
- B5Silent Night
- B6Deck The Halls
- B7Joy To The World
- B8Happy Little New Year
- B9Reprise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Captain Kangaroo's Merry, Merry Christmas are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Captain Kangaroo's Merry, Merry Christmas are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1982.
When was Captain Kangaroo's Merry, Merry Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Golden Record LP-126.
How do I tell if my copy of Captain Kangaroo's Merry, Merry Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-126) 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 Captain Kangaroo's Merry, Merry 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.