US
1949- Label and catalog number
- Decca DLP 5034Decca DL 5034
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
MG1132T3 ASide A - Runout
MG 1133 T2 BSide B - Runout
MG 1132Side A - Label
MG 1133Side B - Label
Ethel SmithChristmas Music
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Music
by Ethel Smith · 1949
14 pressings2 countriesInstrumentalHolidayPop
Christmas Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1949. 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 Christmas Music
7 pressings came out in 1949, 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.
US
1949- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5034Decca DLP 5034
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
US
1949- Label and catalog number
- Decca DLP 5034Decca DL 5034
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
US
1949- Label and catalog number
- Decca A-726
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
75205Side A label
75206★Side B label
75207Side C label
75208★Side D label
US
1949- Label and catalog number
- Decca DLP 5034Decca DL 5034
- Format
- LP, 10" · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG1132T12 3A side runout
MG 1133 T10 3B side runout
MG 1132A side label
MG 1133B side label
Canada
1949- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5034Decca DLP 5034
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
MG1132T3 5034S1Side A - Runout
MG1133T1 5034S2Side B - Runout
MG 1132Side A - Label
MG 1133Side B - Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Canada | Decca DL 5034 / Decca DLP 5034First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1949 | Canada | Decca A-726First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | US | Decca DLP 5034 / Decca DL 5034First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1949 | US | Decca DL 5034 / Decca DLP 5034First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1949 | US | Decca DLP 5034 / Decca DL 5034First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1949 | US | Decca A-726First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | US | Decca DLP 5034 / Decca DL 5034First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-927", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-927", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED-5587", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8187LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Vocalion VL73882LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 9-927", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Vocalion VL 73882LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Silent Night (Christmas Hymn)2:23
- A2Adeste Fideles (O, Come, All Ye Faithful)2:13
- A3Hark! The Herald Angels Sing2:14
- A4Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem2:20
- B1It Came Upon The Midnight Clear2:35
- B2O Holy Night (Cantique De Noël)2:12
- B3White Christmas3:02
- B4Jingle Bells2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Music are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Christmas Music are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1949 and 1969.
When was Christmas Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1949, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DLP 5034.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 5034, DL 5034, A-726) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG1132T3 A and MG 1133 T2 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Music 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.
