US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ESVW-2423-1S I C1Side A stamped
ESVW-2424-4S I D2Side B stamped
E3VW-2423Side A label
E3VW-2424Side B label
Eartha KittSanta Baby
Vinyl pressings
Santa Baby
by Eartha Kitt · 1953
11 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningVocalHolidayJazz
Santa Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Santa Baby
10 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 4 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5502
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E3VB-2423-3SSide A runout, stamped (Variant 1)
E3VB-2424-3SSide B runout, stamped (Variant 1)
E3VB-2423-1SSide A runout, stamped (Variant 2)
E3VB-2424-1SSide B runout, stamped (Variant 2)
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E3VW-2423 H A1Runout A, stamped
E3VW-2424-3S H A1Runout B, stamped
E3VW-2423Label A
E3VW-2424Label B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5502
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E3VB-2423-2S H IAA side runout, stamped
E3VB-2424-2S H IAB side runout, stamped
E3VB-2423A side label
E3VB-2424B side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5502
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E3VB-2423A side label
E3VB-2424B side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ESVW-2423-1S I C1Side A stamped
ESVW-2424-4S I D2Side B stamped
E3VW-2423Side A label
E3VW-2424Side B label
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-5502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-5502First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Chile | RCA Victor 92-5224First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice HR.10026First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5502First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5502First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5502First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5502First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 68-1462Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Santa Baby are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Santa Baby are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Santa Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada, Chile, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor 47-5502.
How do I tell if my copy of Santa Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-5502, 20-5502, 92-5224, HR.10026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ESVW-2423-1S I C1 and ESVW-2424-4S I D2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Santa Baby 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.
