US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-994
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Bob RalstonChristmas Hymns & Carols
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Hymns & Carols
by Bob Ralston · 1966
10 pressings2 countriesHolidayPopFolkWorld
Christmas Hymns & Carols was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Christmas Hymns & Carols
6 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAL-994RCA Camden CAL-994
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-994
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-994
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-994
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAL-994RCA Camden CAL-994
- Format
- LP, Album, 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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Camden CAS-994First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-994 / RCA Camden CAL-994First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Camden CAS-994First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Camden CAL-994 / RCA Camden CAL-994First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Camden CAS-994First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Camden CAS-994First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS-994 / RCA Camden CAS 994LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS-994 / RCA Camden CAS 994LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS-994 / RCA Camden CAS 994LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS-994LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Medley
- A1.1Here We Come A-Caroling
- A1.2Oh Come, All Ye Faithful
- A1.3Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Medley
- A2.1Silent Night
- A2.2Oh! Little Town Of Bethlehem
- A2.3O Holy Night
- Medley
- A3.1The First Noël
- A3.2God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
- A3.3Joy To The World
- Medley
- A4.1It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
- A4.2We Three Kings Of Orient Are
- A4.3Angels We Have Heard On High
- Medley
- A5.1Away In A Manger
- A5.2Coventry Carol
- A5.3Little Stranger In A Manger
- Medley
- B1.1Jingle Bells
- B1.2Ding-A-Ling, Ding-A-Ling
- B1.3Deck The Halls
- Medley
- B2.1White Christmas
- B2.2Snow Bells
- B2.3Winter Wonderland
- Medley
- B3.1Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella
- B3.2Star Of The North
- B3.3Rejoice!
- Medley
- B4.1Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
- B4.2Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- B4.3Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
- Medley
- B5.1The Twelve Days Of Christmas
- B5.2The Night Before Christmas Song
- B5.3We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Hymns & Carols are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Christmas Hymns & Carols are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Christmas Hymns & Carols first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Camden CAS-994.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Hymns & Carols is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS-994, CAL-994) 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 Christmas Hymns & Carols 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.