UK
November 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1387
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1387 A-1URunout, A-side, stamped
IANRunout, A-side, etched
BELL 1387 B-1URunout, B-side, stamped
ShowaddywaddyHey Mister Christmas
Vinyl pressings
Hey Mister Christmas
by Showaddywaddy · 1974
10 pressings6 countriesRock & RollDoo WopRockabillyHoliday
Hey Mister Christmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hey Mister Christmas
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
November 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1387
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1387 A-1U ML IAN 2Runout, A-side, variant 1
BELL 1387 B-1U LH 2Runout, B-side, variant 1
BELL 1387 A-1U PH IAN 2Runout, A-side, variant 2
BELL 1387 B-1U LL 2Runout, B-side, variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1387
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Hole
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1387 A-1URunout, A-side, stamped
IANRunout, A-side, etched
BELL 1387 B-1URunout, B-side, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1387
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1387 A-1U A P IANRunout, A-side, stamped/etched, A P vertical
BELL 1387 B-1U MMRunout, B-side, stamped, MM side by side
UK
November 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1387
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1387 A-1URunout, A-side, stamped
IANRunout, A-side, etched
BELL 1387 B-1URunout, B-side, stamped
Germany
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 296
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2008 296 S1 320 DA side runout
2008 296 S2 320 1DB side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 296First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 296First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1387First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Bell Records 2008 296First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Demon Records DEMSING0577", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AHey Mister Christmas
- BRock 'N' Roll Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Mister Christmas are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hey Mister Christmas are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was Hey Mister Christmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1387, released November 15, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Mister Christmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1387, 2008 296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL 1387 A-1U and IAN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Mister 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.
