Germany
July 1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips 423 168 PE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 423 168.1E 423 168 PEA-side
AA 423 168.2E 423 168 PEB-side
Der Bendersche KinderchorWeihnachtslieder
Vinyl pressings
Weihnachtslieder
by Der Bendersche Kinderchor · 1958
14 pressings2 countriesVolksmusikChoralHolidayFolk
Weihnachtslieder 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 Weihnachtslieder
4 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips 423 168 PE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
4 2 3 1 6 3PE Made in Germany III G0/13 A NSide A
4 2 3 1 6 8PE Made in Germany G0 A SSide B
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips 423 168 PE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(strona etykiety A):4 2 3 1 6 3PE Made in Germany III G0/13 AN
(strona etykiety B):4 2 3 1 6 8PE Made in Germany G0 AS
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips 423 168 PE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12 II G 0/13Runout A side
X AA 423168 2E 8 G 0Runout B side
423 168.1 ELabel A side
423 168.2 ELabel B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PE7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PE7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PE / Philips 423168 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PE / Philips 423168 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Greece | Philips 423 168 PE / Philips 11097", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | Germany | Philips 423 168 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips 423 168 PE / Philips 423168 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Greece | Philips 423 168 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Am Weihnachtsbaum Die Lichter Brennen
- A2O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
- A3O Du Fröhliche
- B1Ihr Kinderlein Kommet
- B2Leise Rieselt Der Schnee
- B3Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weihnachtslieder are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Weihnachtslieder are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1958 and 1964.
When was Weihnachtslieder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Germany. One of them is Philips 423 168 PE, released July 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Weihnachtslieder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 423 168 PE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 423 168.1E 423 168 PE and AA 423 168.2E 423 168 PE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Weihnachtslieder 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.