US
1948- Label and catalog number
- London Records LA 44
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
DR12617-4A Side
DR12618-4B Side
DR12619-4C Side
DR12620-4D Side
James BladesChristmas Chimes
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Chimes
by James Blades · 1948
16 pressings5 countriesReligiousHolidayOrganClassical
Christmas Chimes was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 Chimes
1 pressing came out in 1948, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | US | London Records LA 44First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | US | London Records LPB 82 / London Records LPB.82LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | London Records LPB 82 / London Records LPB.82LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1952 | US | London Records LB 82 / London Records LB-8210", LP, Album, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | London Records LB 82 / London Records LB.8210", LP, Album, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LF 1032LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LF 1032LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Mexico | Richmond B 20063LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca LFA 1032 / Decca LFA-1032LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Canada | Richmond B 20063LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Richmond B 20063LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | London Records LPB 8210", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Richmond B 20063LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records BEPA.207", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Richmond B 20063LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records BEPA.207", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- AAdeste Fideles
- BSilent Night, Holy Night
- CHark! The Herald Angels Sing
- DIt Came Upon A Midnight Clear
- EJoy To The World
- FO Little Town Of Bethlehem
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Chimes are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Christmas Chimes are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1948 and 1979.
When was Christmas Chimes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in US. One of them is London Records LA 44.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Chimes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LA 44) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR12617-4 and DR12618-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Chimes 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.