US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Recorded In Hollywood 101
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Charles BrownMerry Christmas Baby / Sleigh Ride
Vinyl pressings
Merry Christmas Baby / Sleigh Ride
by Charles Brown · 1951
17 pressings1 countryPiano BluesRhythm & BluesHolidayBlues
Merry Christmas Baby / Sleigh Ride was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Merry Christmas Baby / Sleigh Ride
1 pressing came out in 1951, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Recorded In Hollywood 101First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Hollywood Records 1021Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Hollywood Records 10217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Hollywood Records 10217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Hollywood Records 45-10217", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Hollywood Records 10217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Hollywood Records 10217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Hollywood Records 1021Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Hollywood Records 10217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Hollywood Records 45-10217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1965 | US | Hollywood Records 45-10217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Hollywood Records H-10217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Hollywood Records 45-10217", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Hollywood Records 45-10217", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Hollywood Records X-1017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Hollywood Records 45-10217", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Holiday Records 3302 / Holiday Records 4057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMerry Christmas Baby
- BSleigh Ride
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Merry Christmas Baby / Sleigh Ride are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Merry Christmas Baby / Sleigh Ride are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1951 and 1975.
When was Merry Christmas Baby / Sleigh Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Recorded In Hollywood 101.
How do I tell if my copy of Merry Christmas Baby / Sleigh Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101) 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 Merry Christmas Baby / Sleigh Ride 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.