US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11230
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1-11230-J-6.. MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1Side A runout
2-11230-H-3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1Side B runout
ST 1-11230Side A label
ST 2-11230Side B label
Merle HaggardMerle Haggard's Christmas Present (Something Old, Something New)
Vinyl pressings
Merle Haggard's Christmas Present (Something Old, Something New)
by Merle Haggard · 1973
10 pressings3 countriesCountryHolidayBakersfield SoundFolk
Merle Haggard's Christmas Present was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Merle Haggard's Christmas Present
6 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11230
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11230-H5 • ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
ST-2-11230-J2 • ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
ST 1-11230Side A label
ST 2-11230Side B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11230
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST 1 11230 144 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A runout
ST 2 11230 H4 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B runout
ST 1-11230Side A label
ST 2-11230Side B label
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11230
- Format
- LP
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11230
- Format
- LP
New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11230
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11230First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11230First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST-11230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records ST-11230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records ST-11230LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records ST-11230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records ST-11230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records SM-11230LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records SM-11230LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | UMe B0025175-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1If We Make It Through December2:41
- A2Santa Claus And Popcorn2:11
- A3Bobby Wants A Puppy Dog For Christmas2:11
- A4Daddy Won't Be Home Again For Christmas3:04
- A5Grandma's Christmas Card1:49
- B1White Christmas2:30
- B2Silver Bells3:19
- B3Winter Wonderland2:30
- B4Silent Night2:27
- B5Jingle Bells2:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Merle Haggard's Christmas Present are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Merle Haggard's Christmas Present are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 2016.
When was Merle Haggard's Christmas Present first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records ST-11230.
How do I tell if my copy of Merle Haggard's Christmas Present is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-11230) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-11230-J-6.. MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1 and 2-11230-H-3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Merle Haggard's Christmas Present 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.
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