US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8547
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RCA Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SA-8547-A 1 STERLING I Λ1 FSide A runout
SA-8547-B 1 ☆ STERLING I Λ1 HSide B runout
The Salsoul OrchestraChristmas Jollies II
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Jollies II
by The Salsoul Orchestra · 1981
10 pressings9 countriesDiscoHolidayFunk / Soul
Christmas Jollies II was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Jollies II
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Barbados
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8547
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8547
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8547Salsoul Records A 120 SA 8547
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPI A 120 SA 8547 A AMRun Out, Side A, Etched
SPI A 120 SA 8547 B AMRun Out, Side B, Etched
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8547
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1981- Label and catalog number
- Padisco P-15-59
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Barbados | Salsoul Records SA 8547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Salsoul Records SA 8547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Salsoul Records SA 8547 / Salsoul Records A 120 SA 8547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Salsoul Records SA 8547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Panama | Padisco P-15-59First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Philippines | Salsoul Records SA 8547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Salsoul Records SALP(L) 237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Salsoul Records SA 8547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 327512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 3673LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You're All I Want For Christmas4:11
- A2Deck The Halls7:29
- A3Joy To The World7:43
- B1The Salsoul Christmas Suite7:59
- B2God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen5:23
- B3Joyful Spirit7:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Jollies II are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Christmas Jollies II are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1987.
When was Christmas Jollies II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Barbados, Canada, France and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SA 8547.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Jollies II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SA 8547, P-15-59, SALP(L) 237) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SA-8547-A 1 STERLING I Λ1 F and SA-8547-B 1 ☆ STERLING I Λ1 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Jollies II 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.
