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BZN – We Wish You A Merry Christmas
1981 · Netherlands · Mercury · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $12.26
- NMNear Mint
- $10.97
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.39
- VGVery Good
- $5.81
- G+Good Plus
- $3.23
- GGood
- $1.94
- FFair
- $1.29
- PPoor
- $0.65
127 copies listed on Discogs from $0.30.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €5ref VA-ARH5JMedia VG · Very Good🇳🇱 Ships from Netherlands
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 6423 494. 1Y6423 494 1Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 124 066423 494 1Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1115 066423 494 1Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1117 066423 494 1Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1112 066423 494 1Y 2 ℗ 1981 670 1121 066423 494 1Y 2 ℗ 1981 670 112 066423 494 1Y 2 ℗ 1981 670 1118 066423 494 1Y 2 ℗ 1981 670 111 066423 494 1Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 11120 066423 494 1Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 121 066423 494 1Y 2 ℗ 1981 670 1116 06
- Runout — side B
- 6423 494. 2Y6423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1130 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1171 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1123 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1112 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1122 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 11221 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1140 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 11217 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1143 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1124 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1136 066423 494 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 1128 06
- Rights society
- STEMRA
- Lacquer Cut At
- PRS Baarn
- Pressed By
- PRS Baarn
Specifications
- Artist
- BZN
- Genre
- Pop
- Style
- Ballad, Schlager, Holiday
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Mercury
- Catalog number
- 6423 494
- Country
- Netherlands
Tracklist
- A1We Wish You A Merry Christmas2:27
- A2Silent Night, Holy Night (Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht)4:10
- A3To Perigiali3:36
- A4Jingle Bells2:10
- A5Sleep My Little Angel2:48
- A6Little Drummer Boy3:22
- B1Mary's Boy Child3:15
- B2Sheila3:57
- B3The Sleighing Song2:59
- B4White Christmas2:44
- B5A Noël Tu M'entends (You Had No Name)3:44
- Producer
- Roy Beltman
- Engineer
- Janfred Arendsen
- Arranged By
- Paul Natte
- Photography By
- Pim Westerweel
About this record
Pressed at PRS Baarn in the Netherlands under Mercury catalogue 6423 494, this 1981 holiday album by BZN carries stamped runouts that vary across the two sides—6423 494. 1Y on side A and 6423 494.
2Y on side B—a detail that distinguishes original Dutch pressings from later reissues. Some copies left the factory bearing a sample sticker warning against resale, a manufacturing artifact that affects both rarity and collectibility.
What drives its value
This pressing trades on condition spread and volume rather than scarcity. A Mint copy reaches 12.26 USD, while a VG+ sits at 8.39 USD and VG drops to 5.81 USD—the gap reflects how wear on the grooves and labels directly impacts playback and eye appeal on a record with modest collector demand.
With 127 copies currently for sale and only 10 want-list entries against 915 who own one, supply far exceeds active collector interest. The Mercury Netherlands pressing holds modest value because the 1981 holiday-schlager category attracts casual listeners and budget buyers rather than specialist collectors; the lowest asking price stands at 0.3 USD, signaling that many copies move as filler lots.
Original Dutch pressings command slightly more than later reissues only because the PRS Baarn plant mark and the specific runout codes (6423 494. 1Y / 2Y) are verifiable proof of first-issue status.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 6423 494 printed on the label and sleeve. Check the dead-wax stamping on both sides: side A should read 6423 494.
1Y and side B 6423 494. 2Y; later pressings or reissues will show different runout codes or omit the plant identifier.
The label itself will state Made in Holland and Printed in The Netherlands, and the copyright mark ℗ 1981 appears in the runout. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the label for ring wear; even light play dulls the gloss and drops value from 10.97 USD (NM) to 8.39 USD (VG+).
If the copy bears a sample sticker on either label or the back sleeve, note it separately—these were post-manufacture additions and do not affect the pressing plant or runout authenticity, but they signal a promotional or test pressing that may carry different pricing expectations.
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Listen
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Release notes
℗ 1981 Made in Holland Printed in The Netherlands
Cassette 7111 494
Some copies may have an additional post-manufacture sample sticker on either label side A and/or label side B and/or back sleeve: Sample Record - Not For Sale Warning: He who offers this record for sale infringes Copyright.
Runouts are stamped, stamper numbers may be overlapping, mirrored and/or partial.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this 1981 Mercury pressing from a later reissue?
Look at the stamped runout in the dead wax on both sides. This original pressing shows 6423 494. 1Y on side A and 6423 494. 2Y on side B. Reissues will carry different runout codes or omit the period and side marker. The label must also state Made in Holland and Printed in The Netherlands; later pressings may list different countries. The pressing plant PRS Baarn is not always printed visibly, so the runout codes are your primary verification.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 8.39 USD. This estimate reflects a record with light surface noise, minimal visible scratches, and labels that show only light wear. Note that this is a guide price as of the data snapshot; actual market sales vary, and the lowest asking price on the market is currently 0.3 USD, indicating that many sellers price aggressively to move stock.
Why is there such a wide gap between Mint and VG prices?
A Mint copy is priced at 12.26 USD while a VG copy is 5.81 USD because holiday records in the schlager genre are played frequently and rarely kept sealed. Mint copies are uncommon; most were opened and played. The jump from VG (5.81 USD) to VG+ (8.39 USD) shows that even light wear significantly impacts value, since collectors of budget holiday records are price-sensitive and will choose a cheaper copy unless condition is exceptional.
What does the sample sticker mean, and does it lower the value?
Some copies left the factory with a post-manufacture sticker reading Sample Record - Not For Sale on either label side or the back sleeve. This was a promotional or test-pressing marker and does not affect the pressing plant, runout codes, or authenticity of the 1981 Mercury pressing. However, it signals a non-retail copy and may appeal to specialist collectors of pressing variants; pricing depends on the buyer's interest in such artifacts.
Why are 127 copies for sale but only 10 people want it?
Supply vastly exceeds demand because 915 collectors already own this pressing, and holiday records are typically seasonal purchases with limited collector appeal. The want-to-have ratio (10 to 915) reflects that this is a common pressing in the secondary market. Most copies are sold as job lots or filler, which explains why the lowest price is only 0.3 USD—sellers are clearing inventory rather than seeking collector premiums.