US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31688
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 115004 3 211Side A runout
45 114944 3 211Side B runout
Brenda LeeChristmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day
by Brenda Lee · 1964
11 pressings7 countriesVocalHolidayPop
Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Will Be Just Another Lonely Day
10 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31688
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 114944 3 2Side A Runout
45 115004 4 2Side B Runout
(114944)Side A Label
((115,044)◆Side B Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31688
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 115004 1 111 1Side A runout
45 114944 2 11 1Side B runout
(115,004)✤Side A label
(114,944)Side B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31688
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 115004 2 11 1A Side runout
45 114944 2 11 1 1B Side runout
(115,004)✤A Side label
(114,944)B Side label
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-115004-1CSide A runout, stamped
45-114949-1CSide B runout, stamped
115004Side A label, inverted
114949Side B label, inverted
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-115004-1CSide A runout, stamped
45-114949-1CSide B runout, stamped
115004Side A label, inverted
114949Side B label, inverted
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Festival Records FK-818First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca 31688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | Brunswick 05921First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Sweden | Brunswick 05921First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05921First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05921First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31688First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 122907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AChristmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day2:26
- BThis Time Of Year2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 31688.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 31688, 05921, FK-818) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 115004 3 211 and 45 114944 3 211. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day 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.
