Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 85307
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM B-1660 A-1/84S II IISide A, variant 1
DM B-1660 B-1/84S II IISide B, variant 1
DM B-1660 A-1/84S IISide A, variant 2
DM B-1660 B-1/84S II IISide B, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Once Upon A Christmas
by Kenny Rogers · 1984
24 pressings12 countriesCountryScoreHolidayFolk
Once Upon A Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Once Upon A Christmas
16 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 11 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA ASL1-5307RCA Victor ASL1-5307
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ASL1-5307-A 2S MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY Ⅰ A1BSide A runout, variant 1
ASL1-5307-B 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY Ⅰ A1PSide B runout, variant 1
ASL1-5307-A 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyⅠB2QSide A runout, variant 2
ASL1-5307B-1S I A5GSide B runout, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA ASL1-5307RCA Victor ASL1-5307
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ASL1-5307-A-15Side A Runout, variant 1
ASL1-5307-B-15Side B Runout, variant 1
ASL1-5307-A-16 I A1 JSide A Runout, variant 2
ASL1-5307B-16 I A4 BSide B Runout, variant 2
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA SFL1 0112
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Starcall Victor SFL1 0112
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA 7164267
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | RCA SFL1 0112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Starcall Victor SFL1 0112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | RCA 7164267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA Victor ASL1-5307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA Victor ASL1-5307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | RCA PL 85307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RPL-8272First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RPL-8272First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Starcall Records SFL1 0112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Starcall Victor SFL1 0112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | RCA ML 4772First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA PL-85307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | RCA ASL1-5307 / RCA Victor ASL1-5307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | RCA ASL1-5307 / RCA Victor ASL1-5307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Zambia | RCA ML 4772 / RCA Victor ML 4772First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Friday Music FRM-5307LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Friday Music FRM-5307LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | RCA 19439764111 / Legacy 19439764111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2020 | Europe | RCA Victor 19439764111 / Legacy 19439764111LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA SPLP 1118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor ASL1-5307LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | Iceland | RCA PL 85307LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Believe In Santa Claus3:18
- A2Medley: Winter Wonderland - Sleigh Ride3:37
- A3Christmas Without You3:52
- A4The Christmas Song3:20
- A5A Christmas To Remember4:00
- B1With Bells On2:38
- B2Silent Night3:15
- B3The Greatest Gift Of All3:42
- B4White Christmas3:02
- B5Once Upon A Christmas4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Once Upon A Christmas are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Once Upon A Christmas are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 2020.
When was Once Upon A Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RCA PL 85307.
How do I tell if my copy of Once Upon A Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 85307, ASL1-5307, SFL1 0112, 7164267) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM B-1660 A-1/84S II II and DM B-1660 B-1/84S II II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Once Upon A 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.
