US
October 3, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W-1444
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
The Magic Of Christmas
by Nat King Cole · 1960
24 pressings11 countriesVocalHolidayJazzPop
The Magic Of Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 The Magic Of Christmas
14 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 8 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
October 3, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1444
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW1-1444-N1 #2 ⌂A side runout
SW2-1444-N2 #3 ⌂B side runout
⌂Scranton
US
October 3, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1444
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-1444-D5 1 ✲A runout
1S SW-2-1444-D3 1 2 ✲B runout
SW1-1444A label
SW2-1444B label
US
October 3, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W1444
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W-1-1444-D5 1 ✲A runout
W-2-1444-D5 1 ✲B runout
W2-1444A label
W2-1444B label
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1444
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-1444
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW1-1444-N6 1 GSide 'A' Runout EMI Stamper code
SW1-1444-N5 1 GSide 'B' Runout EMI Stamper code
SW1-1444Label side A
SW2-1444Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Argentina | Capitol Records W1444First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records W-1444First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records SW1444First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | France | Capitol Records W1444 / Capitol Records W-1444First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Japan | Capitol Records OLP 65First yearLP, 10", Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | South Africa | Capitol Records W 1444First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records SW-1444LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records W 1444First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records SW-1444First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records SW 1444First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Australia | Capitol Records W1444 / Capitol Records W-1444First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records W-1444First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records SW 1444First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records SW 1444First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records W1444First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Stylus Music SMR 868LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | UK | Stylus Music SMR 868LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SW1444 / Capitol Records SW-1444LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records W-1444 / Capitol Records K 83 217LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Greece | Capitol Records SW 1444LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Capitol Records SW 1444LP | LP |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records SW.1444 / Capitol Records SW 1444LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Deck The Hall1:06
- A2Adeste Fideles2:26
- A3God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen1:24
- A4O Tannenbaum3:00
- A5O, Little Town Of Bethlehem2:18
- A6I Saw Three Ships1:25
- A7O Holy Night2:55
- B1Hark, The Herald Angels Sing1:47
- B2A Cradle In Bethlehem3:25
- B3Away In A Manger1:58
- B4Joy To The World1:22
- B5The First Noel1:57
- B6Caroling, Caroling2:02
- B7Silent Night2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magic Of Christmas are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Magic Of Christmas are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1960 and 1988.
When was The Magic Of Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records W-1444, released October 3, 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magic Of Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W-1444, SW 1444, W1444, W 1444) 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 The Magic Of Christmas 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.
