US
April 28, 1951- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records 33
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM · Yellow
- Runout / matrix
R-33A ON 4/28/51Side A Etched
R-33B ON 4/28/51Side B Etched
Peter DonaldThe Night Before Christmas
Vinyl pressings
The Night Before Christmas
by Peter Donald · 1951
11 pressings1 countryStoryHolidayChildren's
The Night Before Christmas 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 The Night Before Christmas
3 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
April 28, 1951- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records 33
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM · Yellow
US
April 28, 1951- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records 33
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM · Yellow
- Runout / matrix
R-33A-1 20 3Side A runout (etched)
R-33B-1 20 7Side B runout (etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Golden Records 33First year6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | Golden Records 33First year6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | Golden Records 33First year6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Golden Records R3378 RPM, 7" | 78 RPM, 7" |
| ? | US | Golden Record FF337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Golden Records 336", 78 RPM | 6", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Golden Records R336", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Golden Records FF4267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | A Little Golden 45 RPM Record FF337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Golden Record FF337", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Golden Records 336", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThe Night Before Christmas (Part 1)
- BThe Night Before Christmas (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Night Before Christmas are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Night Before Christmas are listed here, from 1 country.
When was The Night Before Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Golden Records 33, released April 28, 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of The Night Before Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R-33A ON 4/28/51 and R-33B ON 4/28/51. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Night Before 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.