US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Mario LanzaLanza Sings Christmas Carols
Vinyl pressings
Lanza Sings Christmas Carols
by Mario Lanza · 1956
11 pressings8 countriesVocalHolidayPopClassical
Lanza Sings Christmas Carols was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Lanza Sings Christmas Carols
6 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 4 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G2 RP6773-1S I A2Stamped Side A
G2 RP6774-1S I A1Stamped Side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2029
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
G2 RP6773 12S A1 RSide A runout stamped (variation 2)
G2 RP6774-11S RSide B runout stamped (variation 2)
G2 RP6773-13SSide A runout stamped (variation 3)
G2 RP6774-14SSide B runout stamped (variation 3)
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2029
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA LM-2029-CRCA LM 2029
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
LP-G2RP-6773-X Ga-Lu Manufactured in Germany DSide A runout stamped
LP-G2RP-6774-X Manufactured in GermanySide B runout stamped
South Africa
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 30,063
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | RCA LM-2029-C / RCA LM 2029First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | South Africa | RCA Victor Red Seal 30,063First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Red Seal L16068LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor BRL 171LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029-CLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Jamaica | RCA Victor Red Seal 2333LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Taiwan | Asia APL-30LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Lord's Prayer3:18
- A2The First Noel4:18
- A3O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)3:38
- A4Away In A Manger (Luther's Cradle Hymn)3:20
- A5We Three Kings Of Orient Are3:04
- A6O Little Town Of Bethlehem3:09
- A7Silent Night4:00
- B1Deck The Halls (Old Welsh Carol)1:23
- B2Hark! The Herald Angels Sing2:23
- B3God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen4:15
- B4Joy To The World2:23
- B5O Christmas Tree1:45
- B6I Saw Three Ships1:17
- B7It Came Upon A Midnight Clear2:48
- B8Guardian Angels3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lanza Sings Christmas Carols are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lanza Sings Christmas Carols are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Lanza Sings Christmas Carols first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada, Germany, South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2029.
How do I tell if my copy of Lanza Sings Christmas Carols is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2029, LM-2029-C, 30,063) 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 Lanza Sings Christmas Carols 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.
