US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records R 68
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM · Yellow
Michael StewartRudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Vinyl pressings
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
by Michael Stewart · 1951
10 pressings2 countriesVocalHolidayPopChildren's
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
6 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records R68
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM · Yellow
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records R 68
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM · Yellow
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records LGR3AGolden Records LGR3B
- Format
- 6", Single
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records LGR2
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records LGR2Golden Records R 68
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R68 A IIA-side runout etched
R68 BB-side runout etched
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Golden Records R 68First year6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | Golden Records R68First year6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | Golden Records R 68First year6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | Golden Records LGR3A / Golden Records LGR3BFirst year6", Single | 6", Single |
| 1951 | US | Golden Records LGR2First year6", 78 RPM | 6", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Golden Records LGR2 / Golden Records R 68First year6", 78 RPM | 6", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Gala Goldentone GG246", 78 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Golden Records FF687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Golden Records FF687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Golden Records R 686", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ARudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
- BThe Reindeer's Dance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1951 and 1961.
When was Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Golden Records R 68.
How do I tell if my copy of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 68, R68, LGR3A, LGR2) 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 Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer 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.