Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1 7144RCA Victor VPL1-7144
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
KNL1-7047ASide A
KNL1-7047BSide B
Elvis PresleyBlue Christmas
Vinyl pressings
Blue Christmas
by Elvis Presley · 1976
13 pressings4 countriesBalladSoft RockGospelHoliday
Blue Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Blue Christmas
3 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Sweden
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA NL 17047
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL 17047 ARunout side A, stamped
NL 17047 BRunout side B, stamped
NL-17047-ALabel side A
NL-17047-BLabel side B
Sweden
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA International NL 17047
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
NL 17047 ARunout Side A
NL 17047 BRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1 7144 / RCA Victor VPL1-7144First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA KNL 1-7047LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA KNL1-7047LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA KNL1-7047LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Sweden | RCA NL 17047First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Sweden | RCA International NL 17047First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Sweden | RCA International (Camden) NL 17047LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | Sweden | RCA International (Camden) NL 17047LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Sweden | RCA International (Camden) NL 17047LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1 7144 / RCA Victor VPL1-7144LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1 7144LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA KNL 1-7047 / RCA Victor KNL 1-7047LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | RCA KNLI-7047LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Christmas2:05
- A2O Come, All Ye Faithful2:47
- A3On A Snowy Christmas Night2:46
- A4It Won’t Seem Like Christmas (Without You)2:38
- A5Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees2:12
- A6Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)1:52
- A7I’ll Be Home On Christmas Day3:48
- B1Santa Claus Is Back In Town2:21
- B2Silent Night2:23
- B3Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)2:00
- B4Winter Wonderland3:17
- B5White Christmas2:23
- B6Silver Bells2:27
- B7Mama Liked The Roses2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Christmas are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Blue Christmas are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Blue Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Australia, Sweden. One of them is RCA Victor VPL1 7144.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VPL1 7144, NL 17047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KNL1-7047A and KNL1-7047B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue 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.
