UK
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM 124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-56658-T1-1CRunout, A-side, stamped
ZXDR-56659-T1-1CRunout, B-side, stamped
ZXDR 56658Label matrix, A-side
ZXDR 56659Label matrix, A-side
Gilbert O'SullivanChristmas Song
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Song
by Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1974
12 pressings8 countriesVocalHolidayPop
Christmas Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Song
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM 124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM 124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-56658-T1-1CA side runout, stamped
ZXDR-56659-T1-1CB side runout, stamped
ZXDR 56658A side label
ZXDR 56659B side label
Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- MAM 124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- MAM 86.036MAM MAM 124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR 56.658A
ZXDR 56.659B
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- MAM 6.11581 ACMAM MAM 124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6. 11581-00-1 Manufactured in Germany SRunout side A, stamped [etched "S"]
6. 11581-00-2 Manufactured in Germany SRunout side B, stamped [etched "S"]
6.11581-00-1Label side A
6.11581-00-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Denmark | MAM MAM 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Denmark | MAM 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | MAM 86.036 / MAM MAM 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | MAM 6.11581 AC / MAM MAM 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ireland | MAM MAM 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ireland | MAM MAM 124First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | MAM MAM 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | MAM MO 1456First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | MAM MO 1456First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | MAM MAM 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | MAM MAM 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | MAM TOP-19717", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AChristmas Song
- BTo Cut A Long Story Short
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Song are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Christmas Song are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Christmas Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Denmark, France, Germany and more. One of them is MAM MAM 124, released November 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAM 124, 124, 86.036, 6.11581 AC) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR-56658-T1-1C and ZXDR-56659-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Song 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.
