US
October 20, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS 951Gordy GLPS-951
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing, Unipak
- Runout / matrix
Z4RS-4082-1 GLPS-951 HS-1801 v S-1 P ISide 1 runout
Z4RS-4083-1 GLPS-951 HS-1802 S-2 P I A2Side 2 runout
The TemptationsThe Temptations' Christmas Card
Vinyl pressings
The Temptations' Christmas Card
by The Temptations · 1970
13 pressings4 countriesHolidayFunk / Soul
The Temptations' Christmas Card was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 The Temptations' Christmas Card
5 pressings came out in 1970, 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
October 20, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS 951Gordy GLPS-951
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing, Unipak
- Runout / matrix
Z4RS-4082-1-C GLPS-951 HS-1801 5-1 J HRunout A
Z4RS-4083-1-C GLPS-951 HS-1802 5-2 J HRunout B
HS-1801 Z4RS-4082Label A
HS-1802 Z4RS-4083Label B
US
October 30, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS 951Gordy G-951
- Format
- LP, Album · Unipak
- Runout / matrix
Z4RS-4082-1-DRunout Side A stamped
GLPS-951 HS-1801 S-1 10-20-70Runout Side A etched
Z4RS-4083-1-DRunout Side B stamped
GLPS-951 HS-1802 S-2 10-20-70Runout Side B etched
US
October 20, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS 951Gordy GLPS-951 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · DJ
- Runout / matrix
GLPS-951 HS-1801 S-1Side 1, Etched
Z4RS-4082-1 ISide 1, Stamped
GLPS-951 HS-1802 S-2Side 2, Etched
Z4RS-4083-1 ISide 2, Stamped
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown GS 951
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown GS 951First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Gordy GS 951 / Gordy GLPS-951First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Gordy GS 951 / Gordy GLPS-951 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Gordy GS 951 / Gordy GLPS-951First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Gordy GS 951 / Gordy G-951First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Motown 5251MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Motown 5251MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Motown 5251MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 3202 / Tamla Motown SHM 3202LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Motown B0030566-01LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Motown B0030566-01LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Motown 00602577901263LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Motown 5251MLLP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer2:40
- A2My Christmas Tree3:05
- A3Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town3:15
- A4Silent Night2:22
- A5Someday At Christmas3:15
- B1White Christmas4:22
- B2Let It Snow3:25
- B3Silver Bells2:11
- B4The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)3:30
- B5The Little Drummer Boy3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Temptations' Christmas Card are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Temptations' Christmas Card are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 2019.
When was The Temptations' Christmas Card first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada. One of them is Gordy GS 951, released October 20, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of The Temptations' Christmas Card is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GS 951) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Z4RS-4082-1 GLPS-951 HS-1801 v S-1 P I and Z4RS-4083-1 GLPS-951 HS-1802 S-2 P I A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Temptations' Christmas Card 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.
