US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2757RCA Victor LPM 2757
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Bonanza CastChristmas On The Ponderosa
Vinyl pressings
Christmas On The Ponderosa
by Bonanza Cast · 1963
15 pressings7 countriesCountryHolidayPopFolk
Christmas On The Ponderosa was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 On The Ponderosa
14 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2757RCA Victor LSP 2757
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRS-4357-1S I A1Machine-stamped, Side A runout
PPRS-4358-1S I A1Machine-stamped, Side B runout
PPRS-4357Side A label matrix no.
PPRS-4358Side B label matrix no.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Armed Forces Radio & Television Service Station Library XMAS-85
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SSL-15675Label A
SSL-15676Label B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2757
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-4355--3S H AA side runout
PPRM-4356--3S H AB side runout
PPRM-4355A side label
PPRM-4356B side label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2757RCA Victor LPM 2757
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-4355--3S HSIDE 1 stamped
PPRM-4356--3S HSIDE 2 stamped
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA LSP-2757
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PPRS-4357-1S I Y | A2A2Machine-stamped, Side A runout
PPRS-4358-1S I X | A2A2Machine-stamped, Side B runout
PPRS-4357Side A label matrix no.
PPRS-4358Side B label matrix no.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA LSP-2757First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Australia | RCA LPM-2757 / RCA LPM 2757First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Belgium | RCA Victor LSP 2757First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2757First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2757First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA LPM-2757First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA LPM-2757First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA LPM-2757First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-2757First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2757 / RCA Victor LPM 2757First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2757 / RCA Victor LSP 2757First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Armed Forces Radio & Television Service Station Library XMAS-85First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2757First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2757 / RCA Victor LPM 2757First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Trinidad & Tobago | RCA LSP-2757LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hark! The Herald Angels Sing0:48
- A2Deck The Halls1:58
- A3The New Born King2:13
- A4The First Christmas Trees1:23
- A5Oh Fir Tree Dear1:56
- A6Christmas Is A-Comin' (May God Bless You)2:12
- A7O Come, All Ye Faithful1:28
- B1Jingle Bells0:56
- B2Santa Got Lost In Texas2:12
- B3Stuck In The Chimney0:52
- B4Why We Light Candles On The Christmas Tree3:32
- B5Merry Christmas Neighbor1:36
- B6Merry Christmas And Goodnight (Silent Night)1:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas On The Ponderosa are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Christmas On The Ponderosa are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Christmas On The Ponderosa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2757.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas On The Ponderosa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2757, LSP-2757, XMAS-85, LSP 2757) 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 On The Ponderosa 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.