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Leontyne Price – Christmastime In Carol And Song
1969 · US · RCA · Vinyl LP Album Special Edition Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $9.82
- NMNear Mint
- $8.79
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $6.72
- VGVery Good
- $4.65
- G+Good Plus
- $2.58
- GGood
- $1.55
- FFair
- $1.03
- PPoor
- $0.52
49 copies listed on Discogs from $0.60.
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
- $7ref VA-7GKSVMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- XNRS-3761XNRS--3761--8S I C1XNRS--3761--7SXNRS--3761--7S C2
- Runout — side B
- XNRS-3762XNRS--3762-11S I D1XNRS--3762--7S
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Leontyne Price
- Style
- Vocal, Holiday
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- RCA, RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- PRS-289
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Medley: Joy To The World; Jingle Bells; Away In A Manger; We Wish You A Merry Christmas
- A2Carol Of The Bells
- A3Go Tell It On The Mountain
- A4Silent Night
- A5Hurry Home For Christmas
- A6I Wonder As I Wander
- B1Medley: Here We Come A-Caroling / O Christmas Tree / I Saw Three Ships
- B2It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (In English And Spanish)
- B3Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71A (Excerpts) / Overture: Russian Dance / Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy / Dance Of The Reed Flutes
- B4Ave Maria
- B5The Little Drummer Boy
- Producer
- Peter Dellheim
About this record
Pressed at RCA Records' Indianapolis plant in 1969, this special-edition stereo LP pairs Leontyne Price with conductor Arthur Fiedler and vocal duo Steve & Eydie for a holiday-themed classical-pop crossover. The runout matrix XNRS-3761 and XNRS-3762 confirm the Indianapolis pressing; 49 copies are currently listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 0.6 USD, yet a Mint copy commands 9.82 USD—a steep climb that reflects the scarcity of well-preserved examples.
What drives its value
This 1969 RCA Victor special edition sits in a narrow but distinct price band shaped by condition. A Mint specimen reaches 9.82 USD, dropping to 8.79 USD in Near Mint, 6.72 USD in VG+, and 4.65 USD in VG.
Below that, the curve flattens sharply: Good+ fetches 2.58 USD and Fair only 1.03 USD. The lowest current asking price of 0.6 USD suggests heavily played or damaged stock.
With 49 copies on the market and 506 in collector hands against just 15 wanting it, supply far exceeds demand, yet the Mint-to-VG spread of 5.17 USD indicates that preservation matters enormously here. The Indianapolis pressing plant attribution and the dual-matrix runout (XNRS-3761 / XNRS-3762) are stable identifiers that do not vary across pressings, so condition alone drives secondary-market value.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number PRS-289 on the front cover and spine; the label should read RCA or RCA Victor. Check the dead wax on both sides: Side A should show XNRS-3761 (or the variant XNRS--3761--8S I C1), and Side B should display XNRS-3762 (or XNRS--3762-11S I D1).
The pressing plant credit "RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis" may appear in the runout or on the label. This is a stereo LP with 11 tracks spanning vocal and holiday repertoire.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches, scuffing, and dust-trap rings; listen for surface noise during quiet passages and vocal lines, where it becomes audible. A Mint copy shows no signs of play; Near Mint may have one or two faint marks but plays silent.
VG+ allows light surface noise and visible but light scratches; VG permits more pronounced wear and consistent low-level noise.
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Frequently asked
What is this record worth in typical condition?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 6.72 USD according to the price guide, while a VG copy sits at 4.65 USD. These are mid-range estimates; actual sales vary by buyer and seller negotiation. The lowest asking price currently listed is 0.6 USD, likely for a heavily damaged or well-played copy.
How do I know I have the correct pressing?
Look for catalogue number PRS-289 on the cover and label. Examine the dead wax: the runout should include XNRS-3761 on Side A and XNRS-3762 on Side B. The pressing plant credit should reference RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis. No barcode appears on this 1969 release.
Why is there such a big price jump from VG to Mint?
A Mint copy is valued at 9.82 USD versus 4.65 USD for VG—a difference of 5.17 USD. This steep curve reflects that well-preserved copies of this 1969 holiday special edition are genuinely scarce. Most copies in circulation show play wear, making unplayed or near-unplayed examples far more desirable to collectors despite modest overall demand.
Is this a rare record?
Not in absolute terms: 506 collectors own one, and 49 copies are currently for sale. However, only 15 people are actively seeking it, indicating soft demand. The rarity is conditional—common in played condition, but scarce in Mint or Near Mint state, which explains the 3.17 USD jump from NM to M.
What makes this a special edition?
The format description explicitly labels it a Special Edition stereo LP from 1969. The pairing of soprano Leontyne Price with conductor Arthur Fiedler and the vocal duo Steve & Eydie on a holiday-themed program of classical and pop material is the special appeal; this combination was a one-off RCA Victor project rather than a recurring series.