McCARTNEY 'WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME b/w RUDOLPH' CLEAN 45-RPM 1979 FIRST PRESSING

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McCARTNEY 'WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME b/w RUDOLPH' CLEAN 45 1979 FIRST PRESSING
PAUL McCARTNEY "WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME" b/w "RUDOLPH" LABEL: COLUMBIA – 1-11162, MPL 7" 45-RPM SINGLE STEREO/MONO RELEASED: NOVEMBER 16, 1979 MASTERED: CUSTOMATRIX Side A is Stereo/Side B is Mono MATRIX: A SIDE: ZSS 166796-1B MATRIX: B-SIDE: ZSS 166797-1B
I've been going thru my massive vinyl record collection this summer and pulling out some LPs that I thought that someone else would want for their collection. I've been collecting records for over 40 years and it's time to pass some of them on to the next generation of collectors.
This week on Ebay, in celebration of the season, we are offering up this great original copy of Paul McCartney's Holiday single.
'WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME' b/w 'RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER'
It is in great condition considering it's over 40 years old.
This is an original First Pressing from 1979. The 45 Single was re-issued in 1983, but those can be easily recognized by the inclusion of a Bar Code. This copy and the 45 record do NOT have a Bar Code.
The sleeve is clean and bright, with no marks, names or significant damage. Corners are sharp and there are no seam splits.
The Vinyl is also in great condition, clean and bright, with minimal play. I tried to show good hi-resolution photos of the cover, labels and vinyl in my pictures.
This 45 was originally released on November 20, 1979, just in time for the Holiday Season.
"Wonderful Christmastime" was recorded during the sessions for his solo album McCartney II. McCartney wrote the song and recorded it entirely on his own. At the time, It was McCartney's first solo single in over 8 years.
Although the members of Wings are not on the recording, they do appear in the promotional music video and Wings performed the song during their 1979 tour of the UK.
Wings’ version of ‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’ was recorded in May 1975 at Abbey Road Studios then released as the b-side of ‘Wonderful Christmastime’. 
When first released, it was popular, but didn't make the charts. Over the years, it has grown and is more popular now than it has ever been. It's now a very popular song during Christmas and has been covered throughout the years by numerous artists.
"Wonderful Christmastime" continues to receive substantial annual airplay, although some Beatle critics consider it to be one of McCartney's mediocre compositions.
Add this great 45 to your collection. It's everything that vinyl collectors look for. A great song, a great picture sleeve, great condition, Beatles related, and a First pressing.
~~~~~~~~ ** NOTE: This record is being sold "AS IS" AND "NO RETURN". It's clean, crisp and fantastic and I'm sure you'll be very happy with it.
~~~~ I’m recently retired and downsizing and letting go some gems and rarities from nearly 45 years of vinyl record collecting. Check out the many other fantastic 45s and 33s coming soon to my page!
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THANK YOU for looking and reading if you got this far. Have a very Merry Christmas and if you don't celebrate Christmas, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season with friends and family enjoying what you do celebrate.  -- JOHN