US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8719
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K2WW-1526Label Side A
K2WW-0545Label Side B
Jim ReevesSnow Flake
Vinyl pressings
Snow Flake
by Jim Reeves · 1965
15 pressings5 countriesCountryHolidayFolkWorld
Snow Flake was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Snow Flake
7 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8719
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N2WW-0545-3S HLabel Side A
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8719
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K2WW-1526Label Side A
K2WW-0545Label Side B
K2WW-1526--2S A1 1 I
K2WW-0545- 2S A1 I 1
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8719
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
K2WW-1526--1S A1 UStamped runout A except A1 U etched
NK2WW-0545-1S A1 RStamped runout B except A1 R etched
K2WW-1526Label Side A
K2WW-0545Label Side B
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8719
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K2WW-1526Label Side A
N2WW-0545Label Side B
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47/8719
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47/8719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47/8719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8719First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Australia | RCA 47-87197", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | RCA 47-87197", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | India | RCA Victor 47-87197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | RCA Victor 74-08597", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | RCA Victor 74-08597", Reissue, Stereo | 7", Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | RCA Victor 74-08597", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-87197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-08857", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASnow Flake2:09
- BTake My Hand Precious Lord2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Snow Flake are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Snow Flake are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1972.
When was Snow Flake first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8719.
How do I tell if my copy of Snow Flake is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8719, 47/8719) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K2WW-1526 and K2WW-0545. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Snow Flake 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.
