US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9739
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 138324A-Side Label
XSM 138325B-Side Label
Tony BennettSnowfall (The Tony Bennett Christmas Album)
Vinyl pressings
Snowfall (The Tony Bennett Christmas Album)
by Tony Bennett · 1968
12 pressings5 countriesHolidayJazzPop
Snowfall was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Snowfall
3 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63782CBS CS 9739
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SBPG 63782 A1Runout side A
SBPG 63782 B1Runout side B
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9739
- Format
- LP
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Columbia CS 9739First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | UK | CBS S 63782 / CBS CS 9739First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9739First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | CBS 460468 1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Columbia CS 9739 / Legacy 19439885811LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2021 | US | Columbia CS 9739 / Legacy 19439885811LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Legacy 19439885811 / Columbia CS 9739LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2021 | US | Columbia 8382000041LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SONX 60088LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10090LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products C 10977LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9739LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Snowfall
- A2My Favorite Things
- A3The Christmas Song
- A4Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
- A5Medley: We Wish You A Merry Christmas / Silent Night / O Come All You Faithful / Jingle Bells / Where Is Love?
- B1Christmasland
- B2I Love The Winter Weather / I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
- B3White Christmas
- B4Winter Wonderland
- B5Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Snowfall are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Snowfall are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 2021.
When was Snowfall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia CS 9739.
How do I tell if my copy of Snowfall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9739, S 63782) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 138324 and XSM 138325. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Snowfall 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.
