White Christmas
Frank Sinatra
80 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 4211673 |
| Excel File Row | 369 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:12:35 |
| Pressing Year | 1946 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 78 RPM |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | Columbia |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | D 13338 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | CO33811 1 23 10 46 Ⓒ |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | CO33808 1 23 10 46 |
| Sleeve Condition | F |
| Media Condition | EX |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Genre | Pop |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This 1946 pressing of Frank Sinatra's 78 rpm record of 'White Christmas' for Columbia Records represents an intriguing chapter in Christmas discography. Recorded on 31 October 1944, Sinatra's version was a bold attempt to reinterpret a track already inextricably linked to the icon of Bing Crosby, whose original for Decca was an unprecedented cultural phenomenon. Despite the challenge of tackling such a classic, Sinatra infused Irving Berlin's melody with his unmistakable lyricism and emotion, distinguishing himself from Crosby's more melancholic interpretation.
This 1946 edition, often paired with tracks like 'Silent Night' on the B-side, became a festive staple, selling millions of copies and consolidating "The Voice"'s Christmas repertoire for Columbia. It is a striking example of how, even in the face of discographic hegemony, Sinatra managed to imprint his distinctive mark and create an alternative classic, still sought after by collectors today for its historical and sonic appeal.
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Official Tracklist
- A - If You Are But A Dream
- B - White Christmas
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