Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 202
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
Die Schönsten Weihnachtslieder
by Fischer Chöre · 1972
17 pressings5 countriesFolkReligiousHolidayPop
Die Schönsten Weihnachtslieder was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Die Schönsten Weihnachtslieder
5 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 27 410-0
- Format
- LP, Album · Club-Sonderauflage
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 202
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 202=2 S1 ℗1972 320Runout side A
2371 202=2 S2 ℗1972 320Runout side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 202
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 202=2 S1 ℗1972 320Runout side A
2371 202=2 S2 ℗1972 320Runout side B
Switzerland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Ex Libris XL 173 000
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371 202.1
2371 202.2
XL 173 000 A
XL 173 000 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 202First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 27 410-0LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 27 410-0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 173 000First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Polydor 2371 202LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2371 709 / Polydor 2371 202 S2LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 709LP | LP |
| 1979 | Brazil | Polydor 2371 202LP | LP |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2371 709LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16624LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 63 183LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Karussell 2872 277LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2371 709LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2371 202LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 815 540-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Petersburger Schlittenfahrt3:17
- A2Leise Rieselt Der Schnee2:27
- A3Eine Muh, Eine Mäh2:33
- A4Wünsche Und Gedanken3:25
- A5Laßt Uns Froh Und Munter Sein2:19
- A6Morgen, Kinder, Wird's Was Geben3:05
- B1Weihnachten Bin Ich Zu Haus'3:20
- B2Jingle Bells (Ein Kleiner Weißer Schneemann)3:02
- B3White Christmas3:07
- B4Oh, Du Fröhliche4:57
- B5Süßer Die Glocken Nie Klingen2:58
- B6Stille Nacht3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Schönsten Weihnachtslieder are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Die Schönsten Weihnachtslieder are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1980.
When was Die Schönsten Weihnachtslieder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, Switzerland. One of them is Polydor 2371 202.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Schönsten Weihnachtslieder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 202, 27 410-0, XL 173 000) 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 Die Schönsten Weihnachtslieder 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.