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The Holiday Album That Turned Mariah Carey into the Queen of Christmas: Merry Christmas Exudes Joy, Spirituality, and Conviction, Includes the Standard “All I Want for Christmas Is You" Hear the Record in Audiophile Sound for the First Time: Sourced from the Original Master Tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s UltraDisc One-Step 180g 33rpm LP Set, 180g 45rpm 2LP, and Hybrid Sacd Celebrate the Blockbuster Album's 30th Anniversary

Mariah Carey didn’t become the Queen of Christmas just because of her fervent love of the holiday. Or as the result of a brilliant marketing plan. The iconic singer earned her title by way of Merry Christmas, a 1994 blockbuster that quickly joined the likes of Bing Crosby’s White Christmas and A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra as an all-time holiday vocal classic. Featuring a balanced mix of inspired originals and well-chosen covers, Carey’s fourth studio record continues to grow in stature as new generations discover its magic. Mobile Fidelity’s 30th anniversary edition reissues of Merry Christmas make her spellbinding performances and upper-tier register come alive like never before.

The Holiday Album That Turned Mariah Carey into the Queen of Christmas: Merry Christmas Exudes Joy, Spirituality, and Conviction, Includes the Standard “All I Want for Christmas Is You" Hear the Record in Audiophile Sound for the First Time: Sourced from the Original Master Tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s UltraDisc One-Step 180g 33rpm LP Set, 180g 45rpm 2LP, and Hybrid Sacd Celebrate the Blockbuster Album's 30th Anniversary

Mariah Carey didn’t become the Queen of Christmas just because of her fervent love of the holiday. Or as the result of a brilliant marketing plan. The iconic singer earned her title by way of Merry Christmas, a 1994 blockbuster that quickly joined the likes of Bing Crosby’s White Christmas and A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra as an all-time holiday vocal classic. Featuring a balanced mix of inspired originals and well-chosen covers, Carey’s fourth studio record continues to grow in stature as new generations discover its magic. Mobile Fidelity’s 30th anniversary edition reissues of Merry Christmas make her spellbinding performances and upper-tier register come alive like never before.

The acclaimed soundtrack of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, a film score by Ryuichi Sakamoto that earned the 1983 British Academy Award for Best Original Score.

As dope as a christmas record can be!

The Holiday Album That Turned Mariah Carey into the Queen of Christmas: Merry Christmas Exudes Joy, Spirituality, and Conviction, Includes the Standard “All I Want for Christmas Is You" Hear the Record in Audiophile Sound for the First Time: Sourced from the Original Master Tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s UltraDisc One-Step 180g 33rpm LP Set, 180g 45rpm 2LP, and Hybrid Sacd Celebrate the Blockbuster Album's 30th Anniversary

Mariah Carey didn’t become the Queen of Christmas just because of her fervent love of the holiday. Or as the result of a brilliant marketing plan. The iconic singer earned her title by way of Merry Christmas, a 1994 blockbuster that quickly joined the likes of Bing Crosby’s White Christmas and A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra as an all-time holiday vocal classic. Featuring a balanced mix of inspired originals and well-chosen covers, Carey’s fourth studio record continues to grow in stature as new generations discover its magic. Mobile Fidelity’s 30th anniversary edition reissues of Merry Christmas make her spellbinding performances and upper-tier register come alive like never before.

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Traditional Christmas songs performed and arranged by Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and Maria Taylor along with the help of Jake Bellows, Gretta Cohn, Armand Costanzo, Denver Dalley, Stefanie Drootin, Orenda Fink, Neely Jenkins, Jiha Lee, Andy LeMaster, Mike Mogis, Matt Oberst, Stephen Pedersen, Blake Sennett, Macey Taylor and Nick White.

Limited to 2000 copies, the VMP exclusive version of Bright Eyes' A Christmas Album is pressed on Blue Seafoam Wave vinyl at Independent Record Pressing (IRP). The 1 LP will arrive in a single direct-to-board, foil-stamped and numbered jacket.

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Cadet Records was one of the oddest jazz labels to ever issue LPs in America; it was the jazz imprint of Chess Records, and most of its releases came from the minds of two men: Charles Stepney and Richard Evans. The latter man ran point on the short-lived label's lone holiday release, which found the label's house band – which included luminaries like Phil Upchurch – doing their thing on 10 holiday classics. A curio for the cratedigger who already owns every Dorothy Ashby album, this album was AAA remastered by Barry Grint.

Limited to 2,000 copies, the VMP exclusive version of The Soulful Strings' The Magic of Christmas is pressed 180g Opaque Olive vinyl at Independent Record Pressing (IRP). The AAA 1 LP will arrive in a single, tip-on, foil-stamped and numbered jacket. The lacquers were cut by Barry Grint at Alchemy Mastering at AIR.

Deluxe double vinyl LP pressing of the 2021 holiday release from the acclaimed singer/songwriter.

Norah Jones’ album “I Dream Of Christmas”, last year’s holiday bestseller, is a hip and charming seasonal masterpiece. This year it returns to make the season even brighter, as a 24-track deluxe LP + CD, featuring eight new recordings: the studio tracks “The Christmas Waltz”, “O Holy Night” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” plus five live performances recorded on top of the Empire State Building!

Bright Eyes' Christmas Album begins with a piano, flute, ambientnoise, and musical saw-driven version of "Away in a Manger,"helping weed out casual Christmas music enjoyers, but all tootempting for the most devout of Conor Oberst's disciples,who originally learned that the warmth of the holiday season istrumped only by its potential for melancholy back in 2002 withthe original Saddle Creek release. Oberst and a small army offriends at his house proceed to jamboree through Christmasclassics like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "GodRest Ye Merry Gentlemen," and "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem,"Clear Red Vinyl.Holiday cheer, when delivered with Oberst's trademark tremble,sounds more like a lament than it does hymns of ecclesiasticaljoy. But the spirited listener will find that the fragile, homespun,and somewhat blinkered vibe that permeates the album setsitself apart from the bog-standard, less sonically humbleofferings...

Re-issue of the 1987 Profile Records holiday compilation in a red and white split colored pressing, with songs by Run-DMC, Dana Dane, Sweet Tee, The Showboys, The Surf M.C.s, Spyder-D, and more. Leading off with the Run-DMC smash, "Christmas In Hollis," this classic Christmas compilation features some of the hottest rap artists of the era, celebrating the holidays, hip-hop style. Highlights include Dana Dane’s "Dana Dane Is Coming To Town," Sweet Tee’s "Let The Jingle Bells Rock" and even the Surf MC's' "A Surf MC New Year," adding a California surfer (and, ahem, Beastie Boys rip-off) twist to the proceedings. Not to be overlooked is the classic front and back cover artwork, featuring a gift-wrapped B-Boy. It remains an essential, evergreen (pun intended) holiday album to this day.

On top of tree and cookies, a successful Christmas should also include proper music. If your household only holds one Christmas album, it should definitely be “Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas”. Ella Fitzgerald sings like an angel and swings so hot that it's barely allowed at that celebration. The classic album from 1960, which Rolling Stone placed at number 10 on its “25 Greatest Christmas Albums of All Time” list, is now available in the most appealing edition ever, as a festive red, remastered LP with a fresh new cover design. Give it to your loved ones - or to yourself.

First time vinyl release for this classic LOW holiday recording. We would suggest that few bands from an ostensibly "indie rock" background should release Christmas music, if not out of respect for the holiday or material then at least out of a sense of self-esteem. Low, however, were made for this. Their attention to musical detail combined with the heavenly vocal harmonies of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker are perfectly attuned to both traditional carols like “Silent Night” and more contemporary tunes such as “Blue Christmas.” Christmas contains a selection of seasonal songs, including four originals by the band, mostly recorded at Lowʼs 20º Below studio in Duluth, MN. “If You Were Born Today” and “Blue Christmas” were released as a 7-inch single in 1997 on the English Wurlitzer Jukebox label, while “Taking Down The Tree” is taken from a 1998 compilation of live recordings issue by the Dutch Vpro radio station.

Hawaii is not exactly the place that springs to mind when one thinks about Christmas. Coconut palms rather than conifers, and macadamias instead of chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Does Santa ditch his red suit for shorts and swap out his sleigh for a surfboard, choosing to ride waves instead of snow? Of course, Go Jimmy Go throw the eggnog out the window and grab a couple of daiquiris, a Pina Colada, and dash down to Waikiki beach to create Christmas tunes steeped in sweet island sugar! ''holiday Hell YEAH!'' is a scrumptuous set of ten seasonal selections with a high level of musicianship, smooth rhythms, haunting vocal harmonies, and slick arrangements. Sure, the set includes beloved staples ''Meke Kalikimaka'', ''Sleigh Ride'' and ''Merry Christmas, Baby'', but what makes this album shine years later are the originals: one you hear ''Holiday Movie Marathon'', ''Tropical Christmas'' and the title track you're hooked for life! Originally issued on CD by Moon Room Records in 2007, Jump Up is proud to reissue this Christmas classic on vinyl for the very first time, on holiday red vinyl limited to 200 copies. Come dip your toes in the warm waters of the ''Island Sound Known The World Round''. Merry Christmas everybody - Hawaiian Style! Go Jimmy Go style!

Limited new edition of this classic single featuring an unreleased Live-Recording.
"Last Christmas" by Wham! is one of the most iconic Christmas pop songs, originally released on December 3, 1984. The song was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the British pop duo Wham!, alongside Andrew Ridgeley. Despite its massive popularity, "Last Christmas" was initially released as a double A-side with the song "Everything She Wants," and it surprisingly did not reach the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart, being kept at number two by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

"Last Christmas" has become one of the most played Christmas songs worldwide, and it is frequently covered by various artists. It consistently reappears on music charts during the holiday season.
The song remains one of the best-selling Christmas singles and has had a lasting cultural impact, often associated with holiday cheer and nostalgia despite its bittersweet lyrics.

Repress of A Very She & Him Christmas, the wonderful collection of tunes from two of music's most beloved artists _ Zooey Deschanel (She) & M. Ward (Him)! Recorded and originally released in 2011, Deschanel and Ward let the songs speak for themselves, oftentimes recording them with only acoustic guitar and vocals. The result is an intimate holiday recording that deserves a place in your collection next to seminal Christmas albums by the likes of The Carpenters, Vince Guaraldi, The Beach Boys, and Elvis Presley. A portion of all proceeds from A Very She & Him Christmas are donated to 826 National, a non-profit for young people to ignite and channel their creativity, explore identity, advocate for themselves and their community, and achieve academic and professional success.

Who better to help you celebrate that most wonderful time of the year than holiday favorites Bad Religion? Tackling eight chestnuts in their classic punk rock style. From "White Christmas" with its nod to pioneersThe Ramones, to the glorious choirboy intro to "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," Christmas Songs is the record you need to get your holiday household"s toes tapping.

Joseph Washington Jr.’s 1983 holiday LP puts a soulful, funky, suave ribbon on nine frosty Christmas cuts. In that season of music’s traditional descent into threadbare schmaltz, Merry Christmas to You restores joy and wonder to a blizzard of bland. Under this tree, find undiscovered classics for our cynical age: the buoyant “Jesus’ Birthday,” the hot and bothered soul of “Merry Christmas,” the ridiculously catchy wallet-opener “Shopping.” The world of records produces just a precious few yuletide keepers: Spector’s A Christmas Gift for You; Fahey’s The New Possibility; Guaraldi’s indelible Charlie Brown Christmas. Down another nog and file Joseph Washington Jr. comfortably next to those.

Limited new edition of this classic single featuring an unreleased Live-Recording.
"Last Christmas" by Wham! is one of the most iconic Christmas pop songs, originally released on December 3, 1984. The song was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the British pop duo Wham!, alongside Andrew Ridgeley. Despite its massive popularity, "Last Christmas" was initially released as a double A-side with the song "Everything She Wants," and it surprisingly did not reach the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart, being kept at number two by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

"Last Christmas" has become one of the most played Christmas songs worldwide, and it is frequently covered by various artists. It consistently reappears on music charts during the holiday season.
The song remains one of the best-selling Christmas singles and has had a lasting cultural impact, often associated with holiday cheer and nostalgia despite its bittersweet lyrics.

First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald overcame the challenges of a tumultuous youth through music, her performances with the Chick Webb Orchestra at the Savoy Ballroom and distinctive scat singing leading to early recordings and the 1938 breakthrough, ‘A Tisket A Tasket.’ After recording bebop LPs for Decca, manager Norman Granz launched the Verve label to allow her to broaden her musical horizons, exploring the Great American Songbook. Released in 1960, Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas sees her tackle Christmas classics as only Ella can, the lavish orchestration overseen by noted conductor Frank de Vol.

Limited new edition of this classic single featuring an unreleased Live-Recording.
"Last Christmas" by Wham! is one of the most iconic Christmas pop songs, originally released on December 3, 1984. The song was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the British pop duo Wham!, alongside Andrew Ridgeley. Despite its massive popularity, "Last Christmas" was initially released as a double A-side with the song "Everything She Wants," and it surprisingly did not reach the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart, being kept at number two by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

"Last Christmas" has become one of the most played Christmas songs worldwide, and it is frequently covered by various artists. It consistently reappears on music charts during the holiday season.
The song remains one of the best-selling Christmas singles and has had a lasting cultural impact, often associated with holiday cheer and nostalgia despite its bittersweet lyrics.

Strut is celebrating the holiday season with an exclusive reissue of The Qualities" 1961 single, "It"s Christmas Time" b/w "Happy New Year To You!" Originally released on Sun Ra"s Saturn label, this mysterious harmony group 45 captures a unique moment in music history.

Stars Of Christmas is a compilation of Coloured Vinyl 20 christmas tracks released as LP on 20 Oct 2023. Stars Of Christmas includes a.o. the following tracks: “Bing Crosby - I'll Be Home For Christmas”, “Gene Autry - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”, “Hank Snow - The Reindeer Boogie”, “Les Paul & Mary Ford - Silent Night” and more.

Ultra-Rare Old School Hip Hop!
As featured on the fourth volume of Tramp's "Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party" compilation series, it was high time to put it out on a good old 45! Here you have it. Be quick - limited press!

Available again. The A-side was originally recorded in 1998 and it's title has been appropriated by Stripes fans as a term to describe themselves as a group. The b-side features Meg singing an a cappella version of ''Silent Night'' coupled with Jack reading the Story of the Magi from the Bible. The whole thing is a warming, heartfelt pile of Christmas goodness...dig in!

THEE OUTLETS, today's so-called Garage Punk Sensation from Hamburg St. Pauli with their second release, a HALLOWEEN smasher offering two A-sides: MY MONKEY MAN, a sexy Bo-Diddleyish fecundity ode, and VAMPIRE OF MINE which beams you back in the ol' spooky world of Screaming Lord Sutch. Both of these dancing tunes were written by Thee Outlets, recorded at the Yeah!Yeah!Yeah! studios in Hamburg and come in a beautiful sleeve created by star illustrator Jean-François Martin in person! Two soon to become party classics, so put on your gorilla costume, smash your pumpkins and party on!