US
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-4395
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
Memories Of Christmas
by Elvis Presley · 1982
20 pressings14 countriesHolidayRockPopFolk
Memories Of Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Memories Of Christmas
13 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-4395
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CPL1-4395-A-1S I A5 HSide A, variant 1, etched, exc. ɪ and A5 stamped
CPL1-4395-B-1S I A2 CSide B, variant 1, etched, exc. ɪ and A2 stamped
CPL1-4395-A-1S I A5 OSide A, variant 2, etched exc. A5 Stamped
CPL1-4395-B-1S I A2 ISide B, variant 2, etched exc. A2 stamped
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA INTS 5235RCA PL 45397
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
INTS 5235 A-1U-I-I-x1 BOPPIN BOB RCALP 3105 A-1U-1-1-
INTS 5235 B-2U-1- cts
Barbados
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA CPL1-4395
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA 104.4173
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 1044173
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RCA CPL1-4395LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Barbados | RCA CPL1-4395First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Brazil | RCA 104.4173First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Brazil | RCA Victor 1044173First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA CPL1-4395LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | RCA Victor PL 14395First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PL84395First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA Victor PL 14395First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PL14395First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Japan | RCA RPL-6012First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | RCA RPL-6012First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | RCA MILS 4598LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | New Zealand | RCA Victor CPL1 4395LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | South Africa | RCA Victor TRC 3182First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | RCA INTS 5235 / RCA PL 45397First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | RCA INTS 5235LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1O Come, All Ye Faithful (Unreleased Version)4:04
- A2Silver Bells2:27
- A3I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (Unreleased Version)3:43
- a4Blue Christmas2:05
- A5Santa Claus Is Back In Town2:22
- B1Merry Christmas Baby (Unreleased Complete Studio Performance)7:59
- B2If Every Day Was Like Christmas (Unreleased Version)2:52
- B3Christmas Message From Elvis / Silent Night2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memories Of Christmas are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Memories Of Christmas are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1982 and 1987.
When was Memories Of Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Barbados, Brazil and more. One of them is RCA Victor CPL1-4395.
How do I tell if my copy of Memories Of Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CPL1-4395, INTS 5235, 104.4173, 1044173) 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 Memories Of 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.
