UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1280
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
Mantovani And His OrchestraWhite Christmas / Adeste Fideles
Vinyl pressings
White Christmas / Adeste Fideles
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1952
13 pressings6 countriesHolidayClassicalFolkWorld
White Christmas / Adeste Fideles 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 / Adeste Fideles
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
- London Records 45-1280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1280
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1280
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR17259-1 B-N- CT+l.R 1A side runout stamped
DR17260-1-(A) C CT+l.R 1B side runout stamped
DR. 17259A side label
DR. 17260B side label
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1280
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1280 I CA DR17259-1Stamped Runout A
1280 2 CA DR17260-1(H)Stamped Runout B
DR 17259Label Side A
DR 17260Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | London Records 1280First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | London Records 1280First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | London Records 45-1280First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | London Records 1280First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | London Records 1280First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | Italy | Decca F.10017Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1955 | UK | Decca F.10017Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1955 | UK | Decca E.10017Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca D 178137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Decca F 43813Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 178137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | Decca 45 - F 100177", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca Y6502Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhite Christmas
- BAdeste Fideles
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of White Christmas / Adeste Fideles are there?
13 vinyl pressings of White Christmas / Adeste Fideles are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1952 and 1955.
When was White Christmas / Adeste Fideles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is London Records 1280.
How do I tell if my copy of White Christmas / Adeste Fideles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1280, 45-1280) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is White Christmas / Adeste Fideles 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.
