US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8171
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians'Twas The Night Before Christmas
Vinyl pressings
'Twas The Night Before Christmas
by Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians · 1955
14 pressings3 countriesHolidayPopClassical
'Twas The Night Before Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
2 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8171
- Format
- LP
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Decca DL 8171First yearLP | LP |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8171First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8171LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8171LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 78171LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 78171LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 78171LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 8171LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | MCA Records DL 78171LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 78171LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Unknown | MCA Records MCA-15039LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-15016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-517LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-15016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Jingle Bells6:42
- A2Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer2:55
- A3Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town2:03
- A4'Twas The Night Before Christmas7:00
- B1Adeste Fideles (Oh Come All Ye Faithful)1:51
- B2Beautiful Saviour3:23
- B3aMedley: The First Nowell3:16
- B3bMedley: O, Little Town Of Bethlehem
- B3cMedley: Carol Of The Bells
- B4Cantique De Noel (Oh Holy Night)2:32
- B5Oh Gathering Clouds2:38
- B6Silent Night2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas are there?
14 vinyl pressings of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1980.
When was 'Twas The Night Before Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 8171.
How do I tell if my copy of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8171) 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 'Twas The Night Before 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.
