US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG VS-64042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MGVS-64042- A1 RE1 30,354
MGVS-64042- B1 RE1 30,354
Vinyl pressings
Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1960
58 pressings15 countriesVocalSwingHolidayJazz
Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Wishes You A Swinging Christmas
16 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 6 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-4042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV-4042-A RE-1 51,012Side A etched
MGV-4042-B RE-1 51,013Side B etched
51,012 RE1Side A label
51,013 RE1Side B label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-4042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MGV-4042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
51,012 MG V-4042-A-RE-1-5 BIRunout, Side A, etched; "B" stamped
51,013 MG V-4042-B-RE-1-5 ΛIIIIRunout, Side B, etched; "Λ" stamped
51,012 RE1Label, Side A, in parentheses
51,013 RE1Label, Side B, in parentheses
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG VS-64042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MGVS-64042- A1 RE1 30,354
MGVS-64042- B1 RE1 30,354
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-4042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Promo-Only Jacket
- Runout / matrix
MGV-4042-A RE-1 51,012Side A runout
MGV-4042-B RE-1 51,013Side B runout
51,012 RE1Side A label
51,013 RE1Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 58 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Verve Records MG-V-4042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Verve Records MG V-4042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | Canada | Verve Records V-4042 / Verve Records V-4042(D)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | Canada | Verve Records MG V-4042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | Canada | Verve Records MG VS-64042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Germany | Verve Records V6-4042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | Germany | Verve Records V6-4042First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1960 | Japan | Verve Records SMV-1076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1397First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG VS-64042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG V-4042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG V-4042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MGV-4042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG VS-64042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG V-4042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Verve Records SGVL 51-037LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Verve Records 2304 445LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Verve Records VE1 2539LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Verve Records VE1-2539LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Verve Records 06007 5345935 / Universal 06007 5345935LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | US | Verve Records MG V-4042LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2014 | US | Verve Records MG V-4042 / UMe B0021733-01LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOS760HPLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOS760HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOS760MBLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Rumble Records RUM2011147LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Verve Records B0031214-01LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | US | Verve Records B0031214-01 / Universal Music Special Markets B0031214-01LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
2020s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ireland | Gold Vinyl 3606LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Ireland | Power Station Music Ireland Ltd.LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | WaxTime In Color 950704LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Not Now Music NOTLP304LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Worldwide | Verve Records B0033746-01 / UMe B0033746-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2022 | Europe | Magic Of Vinyl 3606LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Destination Moon Records DMOO017LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Destination Moon DM00017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | Verve Records 602458310641 / Verve Records MG V-4042LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Verve Records 602458310641 / UMe 602458310641LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Verve Records 602458310641LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Europe | Second Records SRXM0009CVLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Second Records SRXM0009LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | Europe | Verve Records MG VS 64042 / UMe 00602475041900LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono, All Media, Deluxe Edition · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono, All Media, Deluxe Edition · Mono |
| 2024 | USA & Canada | Verve Records MG VS-64042 / UMe MG VS-64042LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Verve Records VS 64042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Chile | Verve Records MG V-4042LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Europe | DOL DOS760MBLP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2304445LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2304 445LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records V6-4042LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Verve Records 2304 445LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Verve Records 2304 445LP, Album, Reissue, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label, Stereo |
| ? | Scandinavia | Verve Records 2304445LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Verve Records VE1 2539LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Verve Records MG V-4042LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Verve Records MG VS-64042 / Verve Records V6-4042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Jingle Bells
- A2Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
- A3Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- A4What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
- A5Sleigh Ride
- A6The Christmas Song
- B1Good Morning Blues
- B2Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
- B3Winter Wonderland
- B4Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- B5Frosty The Snow Man
- B6White Christmas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas are there?
58 vinyl pressings of Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1960 and 2024.
When was Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Verve Records MG VS-64042.
How do I tell if my copy of Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG VS-64042, MG V-4042, MGV-4042, CLP 1397) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGVS-64042- A1 RE1 30,354 and MGVS-64042- B1 RE1 30,354. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ella Wishes You A Swinging 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.
