US
November 1960- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-2079
- Format
- LP
OdettaChristmas Spirituals
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Spirituals
by Odetta · 1960
13 pressings4 countriesGospelRhythm & BluesSpiritualsHoliday
Christmas Spirituals 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 Christmas Spirituals
2 pressings came out in 1960, 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
November 1960- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-9079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L08P 1736 1BSide One
L08P 1737 1ASide Two
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Vanguard VSD-2079First yearLP | LP |
| 1960 | US | Vanguard VRS-9079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 9030LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 9030LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 9030LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | France | Super Majestic BBH 1390 / Super Majestic BBH 1.390LP | LP |
| 1964 | France | Super Majestic SBBH 1390LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Vanguard VSD-2079LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOS762HPLP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 9030LP | LP |
| ? | US | Vanguard VSD-2079LP | LP |
| ? | US | Vanguard VSD-2079LP | LP |
| ? | US | Vanguard VRS-9079 / Vanguard VSD-2079LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Virgin Mary Had One Son
- A2Somebody's Talking About Jesus
- A3Ain't That A-Rocking
- A4Mary Had A Baby
- A5Go Tell It On The Mountain
- A6Beautiful Star
- A7Poor Little Jesus
- B1Shout For Joy
- B2Oh, Jerusalem
- B3Rise Up Shepherd And Follow
- B4If Anybody Asks You
- B5What Month Was Jesus Born In?
- B6Children, Go Where I Send Thee
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Spirituals are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Christmas Spirituals are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 2017.
When was Christmas Spirituals first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Vanguard VSD-2079, released November 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Spirituals is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSD-2079, VRS-9079) 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 Christmas Spirituals 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.
