US
November 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-11844-D3 ["anvil" logo]Side A stamped
45-11844Side A Label
45-11845Side B Label
Stan FrebergChristmas Dragnet
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Dragnet
by Stan Freberg · 1953
12 pressings4 countriesParodyHolidayPop
Christmas Dragnet was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Dragnet
6 pressings came out in 1953, 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
December 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2671
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11844-D8#2 [Anvil symbol]A side stamped variant 1
11845-D5 [Anvil symbol]B side stamped variant 1
11844-D7 [Anvil symbol]A side stamped variant 2
11845-D6#2 [Anvil symbol]B side stamped variant 2
US
December 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2671
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11844A side label
11845B side label
11844-D2 2 ☆A side
11845-D1 2 ☆B side
US
November 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2671
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
US
November 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2671
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Yellow Labels
US
November 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
11844Side A Label
11845Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2671First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2671First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2671First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2671First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2671First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2671First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-341Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F29867", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F29867", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP.341Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.14019Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.14019Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AChristmas Dragnet (Part I)3:17
- BChristmas Dragnet (Part II)3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Dragnet are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Christmas Dragnet are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1954.
When was Christmas Dragnet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Capitol Records F2671, released November 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Dragnet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2671, 2671) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-11844-D3 ["anvil" logo] and 45-11844. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Dragnet 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.
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