US
December 1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23722
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W73695T21AA side variant 1
W73694T19AB side variant 1
W73695T15A 3A side variant 2
W73694T10A 3B side variant 2
The Andrews SistersWinter Wonderland / Christmas Island
Vinyl pressings
Winter Wonderland / Christmas Island
by The Andrews Sisters · 1946
16 pressings3 countriesSwingVocalHolidayJazz
Winter Wonderland / Christmas Island was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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 Winter Wonderland / Christmas Island
4 pressings came out in 1946, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23722
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
73695Side A label
73694★Side B label
US
1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23722
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
73695Side A label
73694Side B label
Canada
1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23722
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
23722A W73695T4ASide A runout
23722B W73694T2ASide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Canada | Decca 23722First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 23722First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 23722First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 23722First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | Brunswick 03947Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | Decca 9-237227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-237227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-237227", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Decca 237227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Decca 237227", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-650207", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-650207", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-650207", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650207", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL-902597", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWinter Wonderland
- BChristmas Island
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Winter Wonderland / Christmas Island are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Winter Wonderland / Christmas Island are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1946 and 1980.
When was Winter Wonderland / Christmas Island first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca 23722, released December 1946.
How do I tell if my copy of Winter Wonderland / Christmas Island is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 23722) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W73695T21A and W73694T19A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Winter Wonderland / Christmas Island 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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