US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Leo The Lion Records LE 901
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LE-901-S-1 MG-456Runout side 1 etched
LE-901-S-2 MG-457Runout side 2 etched
Vinyl pressings
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
by Dr. Seuss · 1966
18 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackHolidayChildren'sStage & Screen
How The Grinch Stole Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 How The Grinch Stole Christmas
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Leo The Lion Records LES 901Leo The Lion Records LES-901
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LES-901 SIDE-1 MGS-456A-Side Runout
LES-901 SIDE-2 MGS-457B-Side Runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Leo The Lion Records LE 901
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LE901 side 1 MG456Runout side 1 etched
LE901 Side 2 MG457Runout side 2 etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Leo The Lion Records LES 901Leo The Lion Records LES-901
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LES-901 SIDE-1 MGS-456A-Side Runout
LES-901 SIDE-2 MGS-457B-Side Runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Leo The Lion Records LE 901
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono · Promotional Press
- Runout / matrix
LE-901-S-1 MG-456Runout side 1 etched
LE-901-S-2 MG-457Runout side 2 etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Leo The Lion Records LE 901First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Leo The Lion Records LES 901 / Leo The Lion Records LES-901First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Leo The Lion Records LE 901First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Leo The Lion Records LE 901First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Leo The Lion Records LES 901 / Leo The Lion Records LES-901First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Mercury 314-528 439-1 / Polygram Records 314-528 439-1LP, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Rhino Records R1 529028LP · Colored vinyl | LP · Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | WaterTower Music WTM39475 / WaterTower Music WTM39728ST01LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2013 | US | WaterTower Music WTM39475LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | WaterTower Music WTM39475LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | WaterTower Music WTM39475LP · Colored vinyl | LP · Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Mercury B0023492-01 / UMe B0023492-01LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Mercury B0023492-01 / UMe B0023492-01LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | WaterTower Music WTM40092LP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | WaterTower Music WTM39475LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | USA & Europe | WaterTower Music WTM39475LP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Leo The Lion Records 2339 007LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | WaterTower Music WTM 399935LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1How The Grinch Stole Christmas
- A2Trim Up The Tree
- A3Welcome Christmas
- B1How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Part 2)
- B2You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
- B3Trim Up The Tree
- B4Welcome Christmas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How The Grinch Stole Christmas are there?
18 vinyl pressings of How The Grinch Stole Christmas are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 2024.
When was How The Grinch Stole Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Leo The Lion Records LE 901.
How do I tell if my copy of How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LE 901, LES 901) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LE-901-S-1 MG-456 and LE-901-S-2 MG-457. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How The Grinch Stole Christmas 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.
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