Germany
June 1957- Label and catalog number
- Polydor EPH 20 225Polydor 20 225 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Santa Claus OrchesterBeim Klang Der Weihnachtsglocken
Vinyl pressings
Beim Klang Der Weihnachtsglocken
by Santa Claus Orchester · 1957
14 pressings2 countriesVocalHolidayClassical
Beim Klang Der Weihnachtsglocken was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Beim Klang Der Weihnachtsglocken
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- Polydor EPH 20 225Polydor 20 225 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
54 509 HH Made in Germany 2 0 2 2 5 A A H 6 CRunout side A, stamped
54 510 HH II Made in Germany 2 0 2 2 5 B H 6 ZRunout side B, stamped
20 225 ALabel side A
20 225 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor EPH 20 225 / Polydor 20 225 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor EPH 20 225 / Polydor 20 225 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 / Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 / Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 / Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 / Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 20 225 / Polydor 20 225 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 20 2257", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Polydor 20 2257", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1O Du Fröhliche, O Du Selige
- A2O Tannenbaum
- B1Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht
- B2Süßer Die Glocken Nie Klingen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beim Klang Der Weihnachtsglocken are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Beim Klang Der Weihnachtsglocken are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1957 and 1965.
When was Beim Klang Der Weihnachtsglocken first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Germany. One of them is Polydor EPH 20 225, released June 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Beim Klang Der Weihnachtsglocken is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPH 20 225) 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 Beim Klang Der Weihnachtsglocken 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.