US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia B-454
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZEP34183-1D... TA-Side Runout
ZEP34184-1G. TB-Side Runout
ZEP34185-1C. TC-Side Runout
ZEP 34186-1C TD-Side Runout
LiberaceChristmas At Liberace's
Vinyl pressings
Christmas At Liberace's
by Liberace · 1954
12 pressings3 countriesHolidayPopClassical
Christmas At Liberace's was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Christmas At Liberace's
5 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 2 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 589
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XLP34181-1AASide A stamped
XLP34182-1ESide B stamped
x"Lp" 34181Side A label
x"Lp" 34182Side B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C-454
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 589
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XLP34181-1ESide A stamped
XLP34182-1DSide B stamped
x"Lp" 34181Side A label
x"Lp" 34182Side B label
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C-454
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RHCO 33265Label C-454-4
RHCO 10594Label C-454-5
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Columbia CL 589First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | Canada | Columbia C-454First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Columbia B-454First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Styrene |
| 1954 | US | Columbia CL 589First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | US | Columbia C-454First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | AVI Records AVL 1027LP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Mistletoe Records MLP-1208LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mistletoe Records MLP-1208LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | CBS Special Products P 13354LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | AVI Records AVSM-9027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Columbia CL 589LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Philips BBL 7186LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Santa Claus Medley
- A2'Twas The Night Before Christmas
- A3The Spirit Of Christmas
- Christmas Medley
- A5O Holy Night
- A6The Toy Piano
- B1Sleigh Ride
- B2The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
- B3Star Bright (Adapted From Brahms' Waltz In "A" Flat)
- B4The Beauty Of Holiness
- B5Ave Maria
- B6Geso Bambino (The Infant Jesus)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas At Liberace's are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Christmas At Liberace's are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1954 and 1976.
When was Christmas At Liberace's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia B-454.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas At Liberace's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-454, CL 589, C-454) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZEP34183-1D... T and ZEP34184-1G. T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas At Liberace's 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.
