US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5430
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
MG2813T1A side runout
MG2814T1B side runout
MG 2813A side label
MG 2814B side label
Guy Lombardo And His Royal CanadiansJingle Bells (Yuletide Favorites)
Vinyl pressings
Jingle Bells (Yuletide Favorites)
by Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians · 1952
22 pressings3 countriesHolidayPopClassicalChildren's
Jingle Bells (Yuletide Favorites) was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 (Yuletide Favorites)
7 pressings came out in 1952, 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
45-83313Side A
45-83314Side B
45-72146Side C
45-75252Side D
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca A 918
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5430
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
MG2813T9A side runout
MG2814T9B side runout
MG 2813A side label
MG 2814B side label
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5430
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
MG2813T8A side runout
MG2814T7B side runout
MG 2813A side label
MG 2814B side label
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
45-83313Side A label
45-83314Side B label
45-72146Side C label
45-75252Side D label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Decca DL 5430First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 9-362First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1952 | Canada | Decca A-918First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1952 | US | Decca DL 5430First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1952 | US | Decca 9-362First year7", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1952 | US | Decca A 918First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1952 | US | Decca DL 5430First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 5507", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 5507", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 8354LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Decca DL 8354LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Decca DL 78354LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 78354LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-15012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Panama | MCA Records MCA-15012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-15012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-15035LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 8354LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca ED 5507", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-15012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca DL 78354LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-15012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Jingle Bells
- A2Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
- A3The Merry Christmas Waltz
- A4Christmas Chopsticks ('Twas The Night Before Christmas)
- B1Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
- B2Frosty The Snowman
- B3He'll Be Coming Down The Chimney (Like He Always Did Before)
- B4White Christmas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jingle Bells (Yuletide Favorites) are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Jingle Bells (Yuletide Favorites) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1952 and 1987.
When was Jingle Bells (Yuletide Favorites) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 5430.
How do I tell if my copy of Jingle Bells (Yuletide Favorites) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 5430, 9-362, A 918, A-918) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG2813T1 and MG2814T1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jingle Bells (Yuletide Favorites) 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.
