Italy
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45 QCL 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 E 17331 T1 17 10 959Side A, runout, stamped
45 E 17341 T1 17 10 959Side B, runout, stamped
45-E 17331-T1Side A, label
45-E 17341-T1Side B, label
Frank SinatraJingle Bells / Silent Night
Vinyl pressings
Jingle Bells / Silent Night
by Frank Sinatra · 1959
11 pressings4 countriesVocalHolidayPop
Jingle Bells / Silent Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Jingle Bells / Silent Night
4 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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.
Italy
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45QCL 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 E 17331 T1 7 10 959Side A, runout, stamped
45 E 17341 T1 7 10 959Side B, runout, stamped
45-E 17331-T1Side A, label
45-E 17341-T1Side B, label
Italy
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45 QCL 115Capitol Records QCL 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45·E . 17331·T1 · 7·10·959Runout side A
45·E . 17341·T1 · 7·10·959Runout side B
45-E 17331/T1Label side A
45-E 17341/T1Label side B
Italy
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45QCL 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 E 17331 T1 7 10 959Side A, runout, stamped
45 E 17341 T1 7 10 959Side B, runout, stamped
45-E 17331-T1Side A, label
45-E 17341-T1Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records 45 QCL 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records 45QCL 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records 45 QCL 115 / Capitol Records QCL 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records 45QCL 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Capitol Records 602468048688 / UMe 6024680486887", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Capitol Records 6024786072714", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 4", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records 45 QCL 115 / Capitol Records 3C 006 - 80494 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records QCL 1157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-1107", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-1107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.3577", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AJingle Bells
- BSilent Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jingle Bells / Silent Night are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Jingle Bells / Silent Night are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 2025.
When was Jingle Bells / Silent Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Italy. One of them is Capitol Records 45 QCL 115.
How do I tell if my copy of Jingle Bells / Silent Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45 QCL 115, 45QCL 115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 E 17331 T1 17 10 959 and 45 E 17341 T1 17 10 959. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jingle Bells / Silent Night 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.
