US
1947- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 16A
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
N 30074A 3A runout, stamped
F 30074B 10H runout, stamped
M C 30075A 11B runout, stamped
H C 30075B 4G runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
A Christmas Carol
by Lionel Barrymore · 1947
24 pressings2 countriesStorySpoken WordHolidayNon-Music
A Christmas Carol was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Carol
1 pressing came out in 1947, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | US | MGM Records 16AFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | MGM Records MGM 16-A / MGM Records MGM K 16-A7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1950 | US | MGM Records E-520LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | MGM Records E3222LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Lion Records L70124LP | LP |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | MGM Records SE-4746LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | MGM Records SE-4746LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | MGM Records SE-4746LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Mark56 Records 724LP | LP |
| 1980 | US | Radiola MR-1114LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Canada | Holiday HDY 1940 / Holiday HDY-1940LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Holiday HDY 1940 / Holiday HDY-1940LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Nostalgia Lane GR1027LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MGM Records MGM-16AShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Canada | MGM Records MGM-K16-A7", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| ? | Canada | MGM Records E-52010", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
| ? | Canada | Lion Records L-70124LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | MGM Records X4056 / MGM Records X40577", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| ? | US | MGM Records X4056 / MGM Records X167", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| ? | US | MGM Records E3222LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | MGM Records PM-20LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | MGM Records CH 112LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | MGM Records PMS-32LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MGM Records X4056 / MGM Records X167", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
Tracklist
- APart 1
- BPart 2
- CPart 3
- DPart 4
- EPart 5
- FPart 6
- GPart 7
- HPart 8
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Christmas Carol are there?
24 vinyl pressings of A Christmas Carol are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1947 and 1981.
When was A Christmas Carol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US. One of them is MGM Records 16A.
How do I tell if my copy of A Christmas Carol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 16A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N 30074A 3 and F 30074B 10. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Christmas Carol 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.