US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1195
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YLP43858-1L (stamped) T 1A (etched)Side 1 stamped & etched
XLP43858-1L (stamped) T 1A1A (etched)Side 2 stamped & etched
XLP43857-1BCSide 1
XLP43858-1CSide 2
Vinyl pressings
Merry Christmas
by Johnny Mathis · 1958
55 pressings11 countriesVocalHolidayPop
Merry Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Merry Christmas
7 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 4 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL1195
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TFL 5031Fontana TFL.5031
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 682 033.1L
AA 682 033.2L
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Fontana STFL.506
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TFL 5031Fontana TFL.5031
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 682 033.1L
AA 682 033.2L
Australia
1958- Label and catalog number
- Coronet KLP-748
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 55 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | Coronet KLP-748First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Columbia CL 1195First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Fontana TFL 5031 / Fontana TFL.5031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | UK | Fontana STFL.506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Fontana TFL 5031 / Fontana TFL.5031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1195First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL1195First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1195LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1195LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1195LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1195LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | CBS BPG 62806LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | CBS BPG 62806LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 1195LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Columbia C 10986LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Columbia Special Products C 10986LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1978 | Brazil | CBS 138085 / Discos CBS 138085LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Philippines | CBS/Sony CAP-1010LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Friday Music FRM-8021 / Columbia 88875002701LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Friday Music FRM-8021 / Columbia 88875002701LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Del Ray Records DR10030LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Sony Music 19439764141 / Legacy 19439764141LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KLP 748 / Coronet KLP - 748LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 1195LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Jamaica | Columbia PC 8021LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Singapore | CBS CS 8021LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| ? | South Africa | CBS ALD 6252 / CBS ALD.6252LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Fontana TFL 5031LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS 460458 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 8021 / Columbia 8021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 8021 / Columbia 8021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8021 / Columbia C 8021LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 8021 / Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8021LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Winter Wonderland3:19
- A2The Christmas Song4:27
- A3Sleigh Ride3:03
- A4Blue Christmas3:06
- A5I'll Be Home For Christmas4:09
- A6White Christmas3:38
- B1O Holy Night4:39
- B2What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)4:01
- B3The First Noel3:56
- B4Silver Bells3:36
- B5It Came Upon A Midnight Clear3:13
- B6Silent Night, Holy Night3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Merry Christmas are there?
55 vinyl pressings of Merry Christmas are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1958 and 2020.
When was Merry Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1195.
How do I tell if my copy of Merry Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1195, CL1195, TFL 5031, STFL.506) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YLP43858-1L (stamped) T 1A (etched) and XLP43858-1L (stamped) T 1A1A (etched). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Merry Christmas 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.
