Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips S 05 902 R
- Format
- 10", LP
- Runout / matrix
AA 05 902.1 RLabel side A
AA 05 902.2 RLabel side B
Der Bendersche KinderchorFröhliche Weihnachten
Vinyl pressings
Fröhliche Weihnachten
by Der Bendersche Kinderchor · 1958
17 pressings3 countriesChoralReligiousClassicalHoliday
Fröhliche Weihnachten was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Fröhliche Weihnachten
3 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips P 05 902 R
- Format
- 10", LP
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips P 05 902 R
- Format
- 10", LP
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | France | Philips P 05 902 RFirst year10", LP | 10", LP |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips S 05 902 RFirst year10", LP | 10", LP |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips P 05 902 RFirst year10", LP | 10", LP |
| 1959 | Germany | Philips S 05 902 RLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Philips S 05 902 RLP, 10", Repress | LP, 10", Repress |
| 1960 | Germany | Philips S 05 902 RLP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips S 05 902 RLP, 10", Repress | LP, 10", Repress |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Philips S 05902 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | France | Philips S 05 902 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 05902 R10", LP | 10", LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 05 902 R10", LP | 10", LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 05 902 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 05902 R10", LP | 10", LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 05 902 RLP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 05 902 RLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Germany | Philips P 10219 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 05902 RLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
Tracklist
- A1Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her
- A2Am Weihnachtsbaum Die Lichter Brennen
- A3O Tannenbaum
- A4Süßer Die Glocken Nie Klingen
- A5Kling, Glöckchen, Klingelingeling
- A6O Du Fröhliche
- B1Ihr Kinderlein, Kommet
- B2Kommet, Ihr Hirten
- B3Leise Rieselt Der Schnee
- B4Es Ist Ein' Ros' Entsprungen
- B5Alle Jahre Wieder
- B6Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fröhliche Weihnachten are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Fröhliche Weihnachten are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1958 and 1961.
When was Fröhliche Weihnachten first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Germany, France. One of them is Philips S 05 902 R.
How do I tell if my copy of Fröhliche Weihnachten is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 05 902 R, P 05 902 R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 05 902.1 R and AA 05 902.2 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fröhliche Weihnachten 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.