US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K2 PY2404-7S
K2 PY2405-5S
John KleinA Christmas Sound Spectacular
Vinyl pressings
A Christmas Sound Spectacular
by John Klein · 1959
11 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningClassicalHolidayClassical
A Christmas Sound Spectacular was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 A Christmas Sound Spectacular
8 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2023
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K2 PP2402-2Sside one, stamped
K2 PP-2403-3Sside two, hand written
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K2PY2404-7S I A2Runout side A variant 1
K2PY2405-5S I A2Runout side B variant 1
K2 PY2404 1S A2Runout side A variant 2
K2 PY2405-5S A1Runout side B variant 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Stereo Orthophonic High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
K2 PY2404-7S
K2 PY2405-5S
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2023RCA Victor LSP 2023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K2PY-2404On Label Side 1
K2PY-2405On Label Side 2
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2023
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K2PP-2402-4SStamped runout side 1
K2PP-2403-2SStamped runout side 2
K2PP-2402Matrix Side 1
K2PP-2403Matrix side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2023 / RCA Victor LSP 2023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2023First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2023 / RCA Victor LSP 2023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Philippines | RCA Victor LSP-2023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2023First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Chile | RCA Victor LSP-2023 / RCA Victor LSP 2023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor VAL1 0175LP | LP |
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor LPM-2023LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1White Christmas2:21
- A2Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town2:53
- A3I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day / Carol Of The Bells2:45
- A4Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!2:42
- A5Jingle Bells2:40
- A6Ave Maria2:45
- B1Silver Bells2:47
- B2Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer2:09
- B3Christ Was Born On Christmas Day / Angels We Have Heard On High2:40
- B4Frosty The Snowman2:24
- B5Winter Wonderland2:30
- B6Gesu Bambino3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Christmas Sound Spectacular are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Christmas Sound Spectacular are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1965.
When was A Christmas Sound Spectacular first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada, Philippines. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2023.
How do I tell if my copy of A Christmas Sound Spectacular is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2023, LPM-2023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K2 PY2404-7S and K2 PY2405-5S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Christmas Sound Spectacular 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.