US
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Metromedia Records MD 1038
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSV222293-1B PRunout A
XSV222294-1B PRunout B
XSV 222293Label A
XSV 222294Label B
Bobby ShermanChristmas Album
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Album
by Bobby Sherman · 1970
10 pressings4 countriesHolidayBubblegumGospelPop
Christmas Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Album
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Metromedia Records MD 1038
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV222293-1F (Stamped) RG 1 (Etched)Side A Runout
XSV222294-1F (Stamped)Side B Runout
XSV 222293Side A Label
XSV 222294Side B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Metromedia Records MD 1038
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSV222293-1D-RE-1 \T C3Runout A Stamped, except -RE-1 \T C3 Etched
XSV222294-1C \T LRunout B Stamped, except \T L Etched
XSV 222293Label A
XSV 222294Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Metromedia Records MD 1038
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Metromedia Records XS-122-MD
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Metromedia Records XS-122-MD
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Metromedia Records XS-122-MDFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | Metromedia Records XS-122-MDFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Metromedia Records MD 1038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Metromedia Records MD 1038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Metromedia Records MD 1038First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Metromedia Records MD 1038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Philippines | Metromedia Records MD 1038LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Metromedia Records MD 1038LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Friday Rights Management, LLC GL58 1038.1LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Metromedia Records MD 1038LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Jingle Bell Rock2:19
- A2Christmas On Her Mind2:33
- A3Blue Christmas2:11
- A4Love's What You're Gettin' For Christmas2:15
- A5Christmas Wish2:42
- A6Amen3:36
- B1Prologue3:14
- B2Santa Claus Is Coming To Town1:32
- B3Yesterday's Christmas2:06
- B4Christmas Is (Make It Sweet)2:53
- B5A Song Of Joy (Himno A La Alegria)3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Album are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Christmas Album are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 2024.
When was Christmas Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Japan. One of them is Metromedia Records MD 1038, released November 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MD 1038, XS-122-MD) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSV222293-1B P and XSV222294-1B P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Album 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.
