US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1243RCA Victor LPM 1243
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G2 PP4127-8S I C3A side runout stamped
G2 PP4128-16S o I A3B side runout stamped
G2PP-4127A side label
G2PP-4128B side label
Vinyl pressings
Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music
by Perry Como · 1956
51 pressings7 countriesVocalHolidayPop
Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music 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 Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music
9 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 5 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 LPM-1243RCA Victor LPM 1243
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway pressing
- Runout / matrix
G2 PP4127--9S RCA2 AVariant 1 - A side runout stamped
G2 PP4128 13S A1 RCA R BVariant 1 - B side runout stamped
G2 PP4127--9S RCA1 CVariant 2 - A side runout stamped
G2 PP4128 13S A1 RCA R AVariant 2 - B side runout stamped
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 1243RCA Victor LPM-1243
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G2 PP4127-8S I C1Side A Runout, Var.1 - Stamped
G2 PP4128-12S I A2Side B Runout Var.1 - Stamped
G2 PP4127-1S 1 A1Side A Runout, Var.2 - Stamped
G2 PP4128-1S 1 C1Side B Runout, Var.2 - Stamped
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1243RCA Victor LPM 1243
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G2 PP4127-8S I C3A side runout stamped
G2 PP4128-16S o I A3B side runout stamped
JKAP4571-1S-1A3Runout Stamped and Etched Side A
JKAP4572-1S-2A1Runout Stamped and Etched Side A
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 1243RCA Victor LPM-1243
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G2 PP4127-5S H ASide A Runout
G2 PP4128-7S H ASide B Runout - Stamped
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA RD-27082
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | RCA Australia L10291First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | RCA LPM-1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | RCA RD-27082First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1243 / RCA Victor LPM 1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1243 / RCA Victor LPM 1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM 1243 / RCA Victor LPM-1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1243 / RCA Victor LPM 1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM 1243 / RCA Victor LPM-1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL 660 / RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Camden CAS 660(e)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL 660 / RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-660 / RCA Camden CAL 660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Trinidad & Tobago | RCA Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Camden CAL 660 / RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Camden CAS 660(e) / RCA Camden CAS-660(e)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1961 | US | RCA Camden CAL 660 / RCA Camden CAL 660 RELP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Canada | Pickwick CAS-660 / Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Canada | Pickwick CAS-660 / Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Pickwick CAS-660 / Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Pickwick CAS-660 / Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Pickwick CAS-660 / Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Pickwick CAS-660 / Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS-4550LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | RCA Camden CAL-660 / RCA Camden CAS-660(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | US | RCA Camden CAL-660(e) / RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | RCA Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Camden CAS-660(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS-660(e) / RCA Camden CAS 660(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS 660(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LPM-1243 / RCA Victor LPM 1243LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS-660(e) / RCA Camden CAS 660(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS 660(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAL 660 / RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Pickwick CAS-660 / Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pickwick CAS-660 / Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAL-660LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS 660(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS-660(e) / RCA Camden CAS 660(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAS 660(e) / RCA Camden CAS-660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1'Twas The Night Before Christmas3:45
- A2The Twelve Days Of Christmas4:00
- A3God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen3:29
- A4C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S2:53
- A5Joy To The World2:41
- A6Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer2:46
- A7Frosty The Snowman2:21
- A8The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)3:34
- B1That Christmas Feeling3:11
- B2I'll Be Home For Christmas2:55
- B3Silent Night3:51
- B4O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)2:56
- B5Jingle Bells3:01
- B6White Christmas3:27
- B7Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town2:23
- B8Winter Wonderland2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1985.
When was Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-1243.
How do I tell if my copy of Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-1243, LPM 1243, RD-27082, L10291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G2 PP4127-8S I C3 and G2 PP4128-16S o I A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music 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.
