US
1939- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26399
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
26399A ^ 2Side A, Runout
26399B 1Side B, Runout
Victor Salon OrchestraJingle Bells Fantasy / The Night Before Christmas
Vinyl pressings
Jingle Bells Fantasy / The Night Before Christmas
by Victor Salon Orchestra · 1939
10 pressings2 countriesSpoken WordHolidayPopChildren's
Jingle Bells Fantasy was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Jingle Bells Fantasy
2 pressings came out in 1939, 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.
Canada
1939- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26399
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
26399-AA-side label
26399-BB-side label
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.
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Canada | Victor 26399First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Victor 26399First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | US | Victor 26399Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Y 9 / RCA Victor Y-9Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1948 | US | RCA Victor Y-20 / RCA Victor 45-510610", 78 RPM, Reissue | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1948 | US | RCA Victor Y-20 / RCA Victor 45-510610", 78 RPM, Reissue | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1948 | US | RCA Victor 26399Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor WY 20 / RCA Victor 47-01417", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Y-20 / RCA Victor 45-510610", 78 RPM, Reissue | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Victor Y9 / Victor Y-9Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AJingle Bells Fantasy
- BThe Night Before Christmas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jingle Bells Fantasy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jingle Bells Fantasy are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1939 and 1949.
When was Jingle Bells Fantasy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor 26399.
How do I tell if my copy of Jingle Bells Fantasy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26399) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 26399A ^ 2 and 26399B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jingle Bells Fantasy 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.