US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 28443
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
83439Side A label
83440Side B label
Louis ArmstrongWhite Christmas / Winter Wonderland
Vinyl pressings
White Christmas / Winter Wonderland
by Louis Armstrong · 1952
11 pressings7 countriesVocalLight MusicJazzPop
White Christmas / Winter Wonderland was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 White Christmas / Winter Wonderland
5 pressings came out in 1952, 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 28443
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
W83439T4AVariant 1, runout A
W83440T7AVariant 1, runout B
W83439T4A ②Variant 2, runout A
W83440T5A ②Variant 2, runout B
Germany
November 7, 1952- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 82672
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
82672 A B 7.11.52 83439 Made in GermanyRunout, side A
82672 B F 7.11.52 83440 Made in GermanyRunout, side B
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 28443
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
Germany
1952- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 82672
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 28443First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82672First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 28443First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 28443First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82672First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Denmark | Decca 45-BM 050327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca 45-BM 050327", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.876Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82672Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 05032Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-284437", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AWhite Christmas2:36
- BWinter Wonderland2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of White Christmas / Winter Wonderland are there?
11 vinyl pressings of White Christmas / Winter Wonderland are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1952 and 1964.
When was White Christmas / Winter Wonderland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Germany, Canada. One of them is Decca 28443.
How do I tell if my copy of White Christmas / Winter Wonderland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 28443, 82672) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 83439 and 83440. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is White Christmas / Winter Wonderland 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.
