US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2805Capitol Records ST-2805
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1967
22 pressings12 countriesBalladHolidayJazzPop
Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas
9 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2805Capitol Records ST-2805
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1 2805 W1 0Runout, side A, stamped
ST2 2805 W1 0Runout, side B, stamped
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2805Capitol Records ST-2805
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2805-A-3- 3 ✲Side A: Runout - etched [3 & ✲ stamped]
ST-2-2805-A-3- 1 ✲Side B: Runout - etched [1 & ✲ stamped]
ST1-2805Side A: Label
ST2-2805Side B: Label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2805
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-2805
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2805-W4Runout, side A
ST2-2805-X7Runout, side B
ST1-2805Label, side A
ST2-2805Label, side B
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2805Capitol Records T-2805
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-2805First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2805 / Capitol Records T-2805First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2805First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74 352First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Italy | Capitol Records ST 2805First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records ST 2805 / Capitol Records ST-2805First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records ST 2805 / Capitol Records ST-2805First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records ST 2805 / Capitol Records ST-2805First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records T 2805First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | France | Capitol Records STTX 340564 / Capitol Records STTX 340.564LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 062-80.389 / Capitol Records ST-2805LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Capitol Records STTX 340564LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 5587LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 076-86397LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Capitol Records STTX 340564LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Capitol Records ST-2805 / UMe 602478370434LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Capitol Records STTX 340564LP | LP |
| ? | Greece | Capitol Records STTX 340564LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8505LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Goodyear LPE-034 / EMI Productos Especiales LPE-034LP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-11832LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-11832LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1O Holy Night1:48
- A2It Came Upon A Midnight Clear3:20
- A3Hark The Herald Angels Sing1:48
- A4Away In The Manger2:12
- A5Joy To The World1:40
- A6The First Noel1:49
- A7Silent Night2:50
- B1O Come All Ye Faithful2:44
- B2Sleep My Little Jesus2:17
- B3Angels We Have Heard On High1:45
- B4O Little Town Of Bethlehem2:10
- B5We Three Kings2:07
- B6God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen1:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1967 and 2025.
When was Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2805.
How do I tell if my copy of Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2805, T 2805, ST-2805, SMK 74 352) 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 Ella Fitzgerald's 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.
