US
October 4, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20837
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20837A M1
MG 20837B M2
Vinyl pressings
Sounds Of Christmas
by Johnny Mathis · 1963
17 pressings6 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningHolidayJazz
Sounds Of Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Sounds Of Christmas
8 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60837Mercury SR-60837
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60837-A- M2 ISide A Runout - stamped
SR 60837-B- M2Side B Runout - stamped
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60837Mercury SR-60837
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60837-A- M1Side A Runout - stamped
SR 60837-B- M1Side B Runout - stamped
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20837
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20837A M1side A - stamped
MG 20837B M1side B - stamped
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CSD 1521
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1696
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury MG 20837 / Mercury MG-20837(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury SR 60837First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 1521First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1696First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60837 / Mercury SR-60837First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20837First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60837 / Mercury SR-60837First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20837First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Harmony KH 30684LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 765LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Harmony KH 30684LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE10196LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia 3C 38306LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10196LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Summit SRA-255525LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS S 52903LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice MCLP 1696LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Sounds Of Christmas
- A2Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- A3A Marshmallow World
- A4God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- A5Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
- A6The Little Drummer Boy
- B1Have Reindeer, Will Travel
- B2The Secret Of Christmas
- B3Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- B4The Carol Of The Bells
- B5Christmas Is A Feeling In Your Heart
- B6Hallelujah Chorus
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sounds Of Christmas are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Sounds Of Christmas are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1976.
When was Sounds Of Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG 20837, released October 4, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Sounds Of Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20837, SR 60837, CSD 1521, CLP 1696) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20837A M1 and MG 20837B M2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sounds Of 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.
