Japan
December 14, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Moon Records MOON-13001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Clear Rim
Tatsuro YamashitaChristmas Eve
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Eve
by Tatsuro Yamashita · 1983
11 pressings1 countryJazz-RockSoulBalladHoliday
Christmas Eve was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Eve
4 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Japan
December 14, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Moon Records MOON-13001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Black Rim
- Runout / matrix
MOON-13001A 1-A-7 ISide A Runout Stamped
MOON-13001B 1-A-6 ISide B Runout Stamped
Japan
December 14, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Moon Records MOON-13001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Stereo · Black Rim
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Moon Records MOSE-107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Moon Records MOSE-107First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Moon Records MOON-13001First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Japan | Moon Records MOON-13001First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1983 | Japan | Moon Records MOON-13001First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1986 | Japan | Moon Records MOON-5087", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Japan | Moon Records MOON-5087", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Japan | Moon Records MOON-5087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Japan | Moon Records WPJL-1001312", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Japan | Moon Records WPKL-100067", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Japan | Moon Records WPJL-1019512", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | Japan | Moon Records WPKL-100097", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- AChristmas Eve
- BWhite Christmas (A Cappella)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Eve are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Christmas Eve are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1983 and 2025.
When was Christmas Eve first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Japan. One of them is Moon Records MOON-13001, released December 14, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Eve is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOON-13001, MOSE-107) 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 Christmas Eve 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.