Holiday Music — All
Get past the usual Holiday fare -- with our hand-picked selection of seasonal grooves!
CDs (85) new/used, Vinyl (76) new/used, LPs (61) new/used, 12-inch (2) new/used, 7-inch (11) new/used, 78 RPM (2), Books (1), All (162)
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Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass —
Christmas Album ... CD 
A&M/Herb Alpert, 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful Holiday classic from Herb – recorded for A&M during his glory years, and done in the core Tijuana Brass style, but with some added arrangements on voices and strings by Shorty Rogers! The album's worth it alone for Herb's great take on the Bacharach groover "The Bell ... read more CD
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass —
Christmas Album ... LP 
A&M/Herb Alpert, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A beautiful Holiday classic from Herb – recorded for A&M during his glory years, and done in the core Tijuana Brass style, but with some added arrangements on voices and strings by Shorty Rogers! The album's worth it alone for Herb's great take on the Bacharach groover "The Bell ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong —
Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule ... CD Verve, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong's given the world a number of famous Christmas tunes over the years – but oddly, he never issued a full album of Holiday music over the course of his many decades of recordings – a fact that's finally corrected here, with the first-ever full length record of Louis' ... read more CD
Louis Armstrong —
Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule ... LP Verve, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong's given the world a number of famous Christmas tunes over the years – but oddly, he never issued a full album of Holiday music over the course of his many decades of recordings – a fact that's finally corrected here, with the first-ever full length record of Louis' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong & Friends —
What A Wonderful Christmas ... CD Hip-O, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong is on the cover, but the set also features work from a nice mix of "friends" – other important artists from the postwar years, who help round out this collection of Holiday favorites! Louis Armstrong sings on "Christmas In New Orleans", "White ... read more CD
Count Basie Orchestra —
Very Swinging Basie Christmas ... CD Concord, 2015. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A mighty jazzy Christmas from the Count Basie Orchestra – already great on their own in an instrumental mode – but joined here by a few different singers, including Carmen Bradford, Ledisi, and Johnny Mathis – all of whom add a little extra sparkle to the tunes! Pianist Ellis ... read more CD
Cliff Beach —
Merry Christmas – Happy New Year ... CD California Soul Music, 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Cliff Beach has given us some wonderfully homegrown projects in recent years – but here, his approach turns out to be especially well-suited to the territory of a Holiday record – as Cliff reworks a host of familiar tunes, but with this very personal blend of jazz and soul that really ... read more CD
Beach Boys —
Merry Christmas From The Beach Boys ... CD EMI/Capitol, Mid 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A harmony heaven way to enjoy the Holiday! The group's version of Christmas has to be one of the best-ever recorded in rock and roll – and given the undercurrent of sadness that was coming forth in their non-Holiday hits of the period, the style here is perfect to fit the melancholy mood of ... read more CD
Tony Bennett —
Snowfall – The Christmas Album ... CD Columbia, Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Killer Christmas work from Tony Bennett – a set recorded in the 60s, but a classic that endures strongly over the years! Tony's vocals are superb here – that nicely matured style that's kept him in front of younger ears over the years – and the backings are somewhat traditional, ... read more CD
Stanley Black —
Christmas Holiday For Romance ... CD Decca/Real Gone, 1954. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A classic Christmas album of makeout music from British bandleader Stanley Black! It's clear that the guy on the cover has his mind on a lot more than what's under the tree – and after pouring some bubbly, and treating his lady to some diamonds, he's ready to put on the moves – either ... read more CD
Mary J Blige —
Mary Christmas (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 2013. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sparkling Christmas set from Mary J Blige – one that takes full advantage of those wonderful vocals, and lets them loose on a whole host of Holiday tunes! The album's on Verve, and has a feel that's a lot more classic than some of Mary's other work – a vibe that's somewhere between ... read more CD
Mary J Blige —
Mary Christmas (with bonus tracks) ... LP Verve, 2013. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A sparkling Christmas set from Mary J Blige – one that takes full advantage of those wonderful vocals, and lets them loose on a whole host of Holiday tunes! The album's on Verve, and has a feel that's a lot more classic than some of Mary's other work – a vibe that's somewhere between ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blondie —
Yuletide Throwdown (orig, Cut Chemist rmx, Cut Chemist radio) (180 gram pressing) ... 12-inch Capitol, New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A totally great cut from the glory days of Blondie – originally issued in 1981 only as a flexidisc, but every bit the same sort of hip hop groove as their classic "Rapture"! In fact, this cut might be even more of a hip hop cut – as it features Debbie Harry rapping alongside ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
JR Bohannon —
JR Bohannon Plays Vince Guaraldi – Christmas Time Is Here/
Astral Spirits, 2023. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A really cool take on two holiday tunes from Vince Guaraldi – both of them done in very unusual versions! "Christmas Time Is Here" has lots of offbeat steel guitar, plus other instrumentation that shades in the edges and gives the whole thing a nicely moody, blue-tinged sort of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Booker T & The MGs —
In The Christmas Spirit (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP Stax/Rhino, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A seasonal classic from the legendary Stax Records – a set of all instrumental Holiday tunes, played by Booker T & The MGs! The album was recorded at the height of the group's early fame – and features a simple, straightforward groove that features plenty of Hammond from Booker T ... (Soul, Holiday Music) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brandy —
Christmas With Brandy ... CD Motown, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Way more than just another Christmas album from an older R&B singer – as Brandy brings in plenty of her own songwriting skills to the record, and creates a set that should well be a Christmas classic in years to come! As with some of the best soul-based Holiday sets, the standout cuts ... read more CD
Brandy —
Christmas With Brandy ... LP Motown, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Way more than just another Christmas album from an older R&B singer – as Brandy brings in plenty of her own songwriting skills to the record, and creates a set that should well be a Christmas classic in years to come! As with some of the best soul-based Holiday sets, the standout cuts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Brown —
Christmas Album (aka It's A Funky Christmas) ... CD Charly (UK), Mid 90s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Obscure Holiday work from James Brown – not the oft-compiled tracks from his late 60s years at King Records, but some later numbers that show that Brown could still turn out one heck of a Christmas tune! James' vocals are at their older best – still surprisingly powerful, and able to ... read more CD
James Brown —
Christmas Songs ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the few rare Christmas albums that James Brown recorded in the 60s – all really wonderful, really memorable records that go way past the usual Holiday fare! Sure, there's a few sentimental tracks that have the familiar spirit of the holiday, but there's also some funky moments too ... read more CD
James Brown —
Funky Christmas ... CD King/Universal, Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Excellent funky Christmas – essential for any soulful holiday celebration! Not everyone knows it, but James Brown cut a fair number of Christmas albums during the 60s – thre albums, and a bunch of singles to be exact! They're all super-rare, but this great collection brings together ... read more CD
James Brown —
Hey America – Christmas ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The last, and most obscure of James Brown's Christmas albums of the King years – and quite possibly the hippest too! Given that James is shouting "Hey America" in the title, he's clearly going for a righteous and semi-political tone on the set – singing Holiday tunes, but ... read more CD
James Brown —
Soulful Christmas (LP sleeve edition) ... CD King/LMLR, 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
James Brown recorded a few different Christmas records back in the 60s – but this stunner may well be the best of the bunch – a killer record that not only fills the need for James Brown Holiday tunes, but which also more than lives up to his non-Christmas gems for King Records too! ... read more CD
James Brown —
Sweet Little Baby Boy (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch King, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great deep soul tune from James! The track's a holiday number – and the sweet little baby boy is ol' JC himself – but with James singing the vocals, the whole thing sounds like some great southern soul number, with Christmas only a deep memory away. Nice and slow and soulful – ... (Funky 45's, Holiday Music) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
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Dave Brubeck —
Dave Brubeck Christmas (2 x 45rpm set) ... LP Telarc/Craft, 1996. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A warm set of solo tracks from pianist Dave Brubeck – a record that's a fair bit different than the early material you might know from the jazz legend, with a very personal, intimate quality that really fits the spirit of the season! Dave's work on the keys isn't nearly as modern as in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kenny Burrell —
Have Yourself A Soulful Little Christmas ... CD Cadet, 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Why thank you – we will! Kenny does too, as he grooves nicely and gently over arrangements by Richard Evans, perfectly crafted in that soul jazz mode of his 60s work for Chess – not Kenny's most challenging format, to be sure, but proof that he often works better in a more structured ... read more CD
George Burton —
Yule Log ... CD George Burton/Porge, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A mighty fresh Christmas album from pianist George Burton – one that goes way past familiar territory, with an unusual mix of tunes next to familiar Holiday favorites – and served up with a mix of sounds and styles that really sets things apart from the pack! George plays acoustic ... read more CD
George Burton —
Yule Log ... LP George Burton/Porge, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A mighty fresh Christmas album from pianist George Burton – one that goes way past familiar territory, with an unusual mix of tunes next to familiar Holiday favorites – and served up with a mix of sounds and styles that really sets things apart from the pack! George plays acoustic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) —
Merry Merry Merry Christmas From Captain Kangaroo ... CD Golden/BMG, Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A merry, merry, merry and groovy groovy groovy Christmas from Captain Kangaroo, Mister Green Jeans and the early 60s cast! For the young or otherwise uninitiated, Captain Kangaroo (played by Bob Keeshin) was a groundbreaking, legendary children's television program that ran from the mid 1950s to ... read more CD
Carpenters —
Old Fashioned Christmas ... CD A&M/Universal (Japan), 1984. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A slightly bittersweet Christmas album from The Carpenters – given that the set was issued after the too-early death of the lovely Karen Carpenter, and stands as both a Holiday record and a farewell to the charms of this legendary pop duo! The music is a nicely evolved version of their ... read more CD
Johnny Cash —
Christmas Spirit ... CD Columbia, 1963. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Cash's early 60s Christmas LP – a mix of originals by Johnny, June and others, and a few popular Christmas tunes, all the more wonderful for Cash's faithful and true approach! Includes some spoken word narrative moments with sweet chorus backing, to the trademark boom-chicka-boom ... read more CD
Willie Colon —
Asalto Navideno Vol 2 (180 gram pressing) ... LP Fania/Craft, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A great second session of Christmas music from Willie Colon in the 70s – served up with the same warm spirits and earthy energy as the first! As before, Hector Lavoe's on vocals, Yomo Toro plays cuatro, and the group's got a rootsy sort of feel that recalls Willie's excellent Good Band & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jamie Cullum —
Pianoman At Christmas ... CD Blue Note, 2020. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really fantastic record from Jamie Cullum – a great singer on his own, but one whose voice is especially well-tuned to Holiday material like this! The set's one of those once in a blue moon Christmas records – not a batch of overdone standards, but instead all new material by the man ... read more CD
Andra Day —
Merry Christmas From Andra Day EP (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Warner, 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Andra Day takes on a host of Christmas classics here, but delivers them in a very contemporary style – with stripped-down instrumentation, and a nicely crispy edge in the rhythms – perfect for her wonderfully expressive vocals that soar over the top! Stevie Wonder duets with Andra on a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milton DeLugg & The Little Eskimos/Modern Harmonic, Early 60s/2020. New Copy 7 inch & DVD (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Sounds from the much-ridiculed 60s trash classic – a Milton Delugg original plus a cover by The Fleshtones – plus the movie on DVD! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dr Seuss/Mercury, 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A record that's almost as wonderful as the cartoon on which it was based – thanks to Boris Karloff narration, words by Dr Seuss, and some mighty weird lyrics sung by Thurl Ravenscroft – all of which make the audio portion of this famous Holiday cartoon just as great as the visuals! ... read more CD
Dr Seuss/Universal, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A record that's almost as wonderful as the cartoon on which it was based – thanks to Boris Karloff narration, words by Dr Seuss, and some mighty weird lyrics sung by Thurl Ravenscroft – all of which make the audio portion of this famous Holiday cartoon just as great as the visuals! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Fahey —
Christmas Guitar Soli With John Fahey ... CD Takoma/Fantasy, 1970s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Guitarist John Fahey had a surprisingly great ear for a Christmas tune – a surprising inclusion in the catalog of the sometimes-dark musician – whose usual recordings often had a much moodier feel! At Christmas, though, Fahey pulled out a tone that was often a lot more joyous – ... read more CD
John Fahey —
Christmas With John Fahey Vol 2 (180 gram pressing) ... LP Takoma, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A fantastic follow up to the first, better-known Christmas album from guitar genius John Fahey – and a set that's maybe even more mindblowing overall! Side one features Fahey's shorter interpretations of Christmas themes – done on acoustic guitar, with his amazing sense of phrasing and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kelly Finnigan —
Joyful Sound ... CD Colemine, 2020. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great little Christmas record from Kelly Finnigan – one of those all-fresh, completely original Christmas records that's really set apart from the pack – not only a nice addition to the Holiday canon for years to come, but also a really wonderful showcase for Kelly's talents too! The ... read more CD
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Verve, 1960. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful Holiday album that's stayed fresh for years – a date that was maybe done as a seasonal one-off for singer Ella Fitzgerald, but one that's gone on to become one of her best-selling records of all time! Ella's got a perfect style to interpret these numbers – upbeat and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1960. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful Holiday album that's stayed fresh for years – a date that was maybe done as a seasonal one-off for singer Ella Fitzgerald, but one that's gone on to become one of her best-selling records of all time! Ella's got a perfect style to interpret these numbers – upbeat and ... read more CD
Ella Fitzgerald/Verve, Mid 60s. New Copy 4LP ... Out Of Stock
Four Christmas classics in one package – two from Verve, two from Chess Records! First up is the album Ella Fitzgerald Wishes You A Swinging Christmas – a wonderful Holiday album that's stayed fresh for years! Ella's got a perfect style to interpret these numbers – working with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Four Tops —
Best Of Four Tops Christmas Collection – 20th Century Masters (Christmas Here With You) ... CD Motown, 1995. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A later Motown Christmas session – recorded by The Four Tops in the mid 90s with a decidedly modern soul take on the sounds of The Holiday! Most of the numbers are traditional tunes – both secular and spiritual – and the group's producing their own work throughout the set. ... read more CD
Aretha Franklin —
Joy To The World ... CD Sony, Early 60s/Late 80s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Christmas sounds, and a bit more too – an interesting collection of material recorded by Aretha Franklin in the early 60s for Columbia, and in the late 80s for Arista! There's definitely a fair bit of Holiday tunes on the set, but they're also mixed in with a few standards too – but ... read more CD
Chilly Gonzales —
Very Chilly Christmas ... CD Fontana, 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly straightforward Christmas album from Chilly Gonzales – one that features spare piano on most of the tracks, usually handled with this really moody vibe that really gets the complicated spirit of the holiday right! It's as if Chilly knows that the season can be as sad for some ... read more CD
Vince Guaraldi Trio —
Charlie Brown Christmas (180 gram pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Fantasy/Craft, Early 60s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An amazing record – one with a depth that goes way beyond its simple roots, and which has gone on to become one of the true Christmas classics of the 20th Century! Although a Christmas soundtrack, the album's more of a tapestry of sadness, longing, and loss – the best qualities that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vince Guaraldi Trio —
Charlie Brown Christmas (180 gram pressing) ... LP Fantasy/Craft, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An amazing record – one with a depth that goes way beyond its simple roots, and which has gone on to become one of the true Christmas classics of the 20th Century! Although a Christmas soundtrack, the album's more of a tapestry of sadness, longing, and loss – the best qualities that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vince Guaraldi Trio —
Charlie Brown Christmas (4CD/Fantasy/Craft, Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An amazing record – one with a depth that goes way beyond its simple roots, and which has gone on to become one of the true Christmas classics of the 20th Century! Although a Christmas soundtrack, the album's more of a tapestry of sadness, longing, and loss – the best qualities that ... read more CD
Vince Guaraldi Trio —
Charlie Brown Christmas (gold foil edition) ... LP Fantasy/Craft, Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An amazing record – one with a depth that goes way beyond its simple roots, and which has gone on to become one of the true Christmas classics of the 20th Century! Although a Christmas soundtrack, the album's more of a tapestry of sadness, longing, and loss – the best qualities that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fantasy, Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.99 On September 27, 2024
An amazing record – one with a depth that goes way beyond its simple roots, and which has gone on to become one of the true Christmas classics of the 20th Century! Although a Christmas soundtrack, the album's more of a tapestry of sadness, longing, and loss – the best qualities that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(RSD Essentials series – on "Snowstorm" colored vinyl! Quantities strictly limited.) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, September 27.
Vince Guaraldi Trio —
Charlie Brown Christmas (with bonus tracks) ... CD Fantasy/Craft, Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An amazing record – one with a depth that goes way beyond its simple roots, and which has gone on to become one of the true Christmas classics of the 20th Century! Although a Christmas soundtrack, the album's more of a tapestry of sadness, longing, and loss – the best qualities that ... read more CD
George Hall & His Hotel Taft Orchestra —
Santa, Bring My Mommy Back To Me/Bluebird, 1930s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
RCA, 1939. Very Good- ... $4.99
(78 RPM, Holiday Music) 78 RPM, Vinyl record
(Disc has an edge chip. Labels have some wear, small stickers.)
Lightnin Hopkins —
Coffee For Mama/Collectables, 1960s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Jackson 5 —
Best Of Jackson 5 Christmas Collection – 20th Century Masters ... CD Motown, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A new packaging of one of the best Motown Christmas albums ever – a really playful romp through a set of classic Holiday tunes, all sung by the youthful Jackson 5 at their best! The set features 12 tracks in all, with titles that include "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", ... read more CD
Jackson 5 —
Christmas Album ... LP Motown, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the best Motown Christmas albums ever – a really playful romp through a set of classic Holiday tunes, all sung by the youthful Jackson 5 at their best! There's a charm here that's undeniable – and the energy of the group at this point in their career makes the music way more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jose James —
Merry Christmas From Jose James ... CD Rainbow Blonde, 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Singer Jose James has always had a classic vibe to his vocals – but that quality is maybe put forward even more here on this well-crafted Christmas album – a set that somehow manages to bridge the gap between classic Holiday records and the more contemporary work that James has given us ... read more CD
Jose James —
Merry Christmas From Jose James ... LP Rainbow Blonde, 2021. New Copy Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Singer Jose James has always had a classic vibe to his vocals – but that quality is maybe put forward even more here on this well-crafted Christmas album – a set that somehow manages to bridge the gap between classic Holiday records and the more contemporary work that James has given us ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazz Critique —
Issue 206 – Christmas Jazz ... Book 
Jazz Critique (Japan), 2018. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
This issue's got a discography of a style that's very near and dear to our hearts – Christmas-based jazz records from a variety of scenes, in a variety of modes – including many albums we never knew about before! The issue has a discography of over 140 titles – each with a small ... (Books, Holiday Music) read more Book
(Note that most text is Japanese – but using Google Translate or other programs via the camera on your phone, you should be able to make your way through the contents.)
Jethro Tull —
Living In The Past/Chrysalis, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite tunes ever from Jethro Tull – a cool jazzy number that's almost more Herbie Mann or Harold McNair than the usual Tull groove! The bluesy bottom really drops out of the group's sound – and instead a hip bassline sets the tune up nicely for some sweet solo flute, and ... (Rock, Holiday Music) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Norah Jones —
I Dream Of Christmas ... LP Blue Note, 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The first-ever Christmas album from Norah Jones – done in close collaboration with funk maestro Leon Michels, who also co-wrote some of the songs on the album! The album's still got the jazz-tinged approach of Norah's familiar music – but there's a different spirit, too – maybe a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
8 Days Of Hanukkah/Daptone, 2015. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings celebrate that other big holiday in December – with two very groovy tracks that rival some of the best Christmas soul classics from years back! "8 Days Of Hanukkah" is wonderfully upbeat and swinging – with a vibe that's totally great and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
Holiday Soul Party ... CD Daptone, 2015. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful Holiday set from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – easily one of the coolest albums you'll ever hope to spin in December! The group really recreate the vibe of a classic Christmas soul album – like records from James Brown or Stevie Wonder – and do an excellent job ... read more CD
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
Holiday Soul Party (candy cane vinyl pressing) ... LP Daptone, 2015. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A wonderful Holiday set from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – easily one of the coolest albums you'll ever hope to spin in December! The group really recreate the vibe of a classic Christmas soul album – like records from James Brown or Stevie Wonder – and do an excellent job ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
Just Another Christmas Song/Daptone, 2014. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
It's hardly just another Christmas song – at least with Sharon Jones singing the lead, and the Dap-Kings providing some great funky backup! And instead, this cut may well rise to the top of your Holiday listening pile – as Sharon blends her usual mode with a warmer, more festive vibe ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Samara Joy —
Joyful Holiday ... CD Verve, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An instant Christmas classic from Samara Joy – a Holiday set that easily matches the strength of her non-seasonal albums from a vocal perspective, but which also brings a fresh sort of energy to the genre as well! The style is mostly jazz, by there's some occasional flourishes that hint at ... read more CD
Samara Joy —
Joyful Holiday ... LP Verve, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An instant Christmas classic from Samara Joy – a Holiday set that easily matches the strength of her non-seasonal albums from a vocal perspective, but which also brings a fresh sort of energy to the genre as well! The style is mostly jazz, by there's some occasional flourishes that hint at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kent, 1962. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Diana Krall —
Christmas Songs (gold vinyl pressing) ... LP Verve, 2005. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Jazz singers always seem to do an especially great job with Christmas records – so it's no surprise that Diana Krall really shines here in a special setting of Holiday tunes! The album features some tracks that are nice and mellow – very small combo tunes that get at the moodier side ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean-Paul Kreder Choir/Capitol, Late 1950s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Lafayette & Os Tremendoes —
Natal Com Lafayette ... CD Discobertas (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A very cool collection of keyboard Christmas tunes – recorded in Brazil, and with a vibe that's a bit different than other records of this nature! This isn't familiar jazz organ Christmas music, but it's also not more traditional styles too – as Lafayette handles his keys with kind of ... read more CD
Cyndi Lauper —
Merry Christmas – Have A Nice Life (red & white vinyl pressing) ... LP Epic/Real Gone, 1998. New Copy Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked Christmas album from Cyndi Lauper – recorded a bit after her big hits of the 80s, but still enough in that decade to have the right vintage feel for her voice! There's a few Christmas classics on the record, but there's also some original and unusual songs – which is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme —
That Holiday Feeling (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Nobody does the Holidays like Steve & Eydie – serving up the goods with that perfect blend of swing and schmaltz that sounds great during the eleven other months of the year, but somehow sounds especially nice at Christmas! Maybe it's the way they interact – which reminds us a lot ... read more CD
John Legend —
Legendary Christmas (deluxe edition) ... CD Sony, 2019. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
John Legend recreates the classic soul music Christmas album in more ways than one! First, he works with just the right blend of soul and seasonal touches – at a level that recalls the way that Motown transformed its own music for its famous Christmas albums back in the day! And also, ... read more CD
Legendary Bluenotes —
This Christmas ... CD Society Hill, 2017. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A reformed version of this legendary Philly soul group – working here on a special set of tunes for the Holiday season! Singer Sugarbear Aikens is in the lead – in the spot that Teddy Pendergrass once held back in the 70s – and Butch Ingram produced and arranged the set, with a ... read more CD
Les Petits Chanteurs De Versailles —
Christmas In France ... LP Capitol, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Lettermen —
For Christmas This Year ... LP Capitol, Mid/Late 1970s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Ramsey Lewis Trio —
More Sounds Of Christmas ... LP Argo/Verve, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Ramsey Lewis had such great success with his first album of Christmas instrumentals for Chess Records, he soon hopped back in the studio for a second record – but one with a very distinct difference! This time around, the trio's a bit unusual – in that it features regular bassist Eldee ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Los Lobos —
Llego Navidad (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Rhino, 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
It's Christmas time in East LA – and Los Lobos have gotten together to give us a real standout of a holiday album! The tunes are mostly originals by the group, and done up in that mix of modes that's always made them so great – border-styled instrumentation on some cuts, straighter ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Prima Forever —
Christmas In Swing ... CD Fremeaux & Associates (France), 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Louis Prima's not in the group, but this cool French ensemble have taken plenty of inspiration from his music – which they use to turn out a wonderfully groovy set of Christmas songs on this album! Tunes are both old and recent – Holiday classics mixed with 90s pop crossover cuts ... read more CD
Dean Martin —
Dean Martin Christmas Album (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Reprise/Legacy, Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Pure Holiday genius from Dean Martin – a Christmas record we like even better than his already-great set for Capitol, and one that's done in the boozier style of later years! Jimmy Bowen's at the helm of the record, working with arrangements by Ernie Freeman and Bill Justis that present the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Mauriat —
Noel (with bonus tracks) ... CD Philips/Vocalion (UK), 1967. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A rare Christmas album from French maestro Paul Mauriat – presented with a style that's maybe a bit more lush and scented with the season than some of his other albums of the time! The strings are a bit fuller, and the rhythms more laidback – so that the overall vibe is more in the ... read more CD
Ogden Nash —
Christmas With Ogden Nash ... LP Caedmon, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Leslie Odom Jr —
Christmas Album ... CD S Curve, 2020. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Leslie Odom's already given us another album of Holiday tunes, but this set is even better than the first – a record that begins with a strong original co-written by Leslie, and which continues in a range that's maybe more soul-based than before! Most folks know Odom from his work in ... read more CD
Buck Owens —
Christmas Shopping (green vinyl pressing) ... LP Capitol/Sundazed, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite Christmas albums of the 60s – and a set that's maybe every bit as great as the non-Holiday albums that Buck Owens was cutting for Capitol Records at the time! The title track "Christmas Shopping" is the kind of dated Holiday tune that we really like – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buck Owens —
Christmas With Buck Owens & His Buckaroos (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Capitol/Sundazed, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Buck's first Christmas album – and a prime batch of tracks that are right up there with the best of his regular records from the time! There's a strong strand of Bakersfield production running through the album – perfect for both the sadder tunes and the more upbeat ones – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joel Paterson —
More The Merrier (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Nu Tone, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Guitar man Joel Paterson always has a great way with a Holiday record – maybe echoing the Chet Atkins sound of the past, but also bringing in a bit more jazz as well – all while working on the array of cool guitars pictured on the cover! As that image attests, Joel also plays a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Don Patterson —
Holiday Soul ... LP Prestige, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A Holiday set so sweet, you'll be playing it all year long – as the record's got all the same soul jazz charms as the other Prestige Records albums from Hammond legend Don Patterson! True, the cover is red and green – and true, the songs are all Christmas numbers – but Don and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Pearson —
Merry Ole Soul (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the strangest albums ever recorded for Blue Note – and one of the coolest, too! Duke Pearson recorded this set in 1969 – during the middle of his last productive period of activity, at a time when he was doing some tremendous genre-crossing jazz that really broke from his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Pearson —
Merry Ole Soul (with bonus track) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the strangest albums ever recorded for Blue Note – and one of the coolest, too! Duke Pearson recorded this set in 1969 – during the middle of his last productive period of activity, at a time when he was doing some tremendous genre-crossing jazz that really broke from his ... read more CD
Platters —
Christmas With The Platters ... CD Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
It's a smooth smooth Christmas from The Platters – heard here in their wonderful 1963 Christmas album! The set follows in the style of the group's late 50s hits – but with a sound that's a bit more tuned to the season, and not as much in the late nite smoochy mode of some of their more ... read more CD
Carlo Poddighe/Molto Groovy, 2015. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest, grooviest Christmas records we've heard in years – a set that's the first-ever effort from Roman Coppola's Molto Groovy Productions – and which has a mod 60s vibe all the way through! The styles here are steeped in the best Italian soundtrack modes from years back ... read more CD
Carlo Poddighe/Molto Groovy, 2015. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest, grooviest Christmas records we've heard in years – a set that's the first-ever effort from Roman Coppola's Molto Groovy Productions – and which has a mod 60s vibe all the way through! The styles here are steeped in the best Italian soundtrack modes from years back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gregory Porter —
Christmas Wish ... CD Blue Note, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The magnificent voice of Gregory Porter is a wonderful fit for the Holiday season – full of feeling, and coming across with a sense of honest, human emotion that really makes the music come alive! Gregory's definitely in more of the soul side of his spectrum than the jazz of his roots – ... read more CD
Gregory Porter —
Christmas Wish ... LP Blue Note, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The magnificent voice of Gregory Porter is a wonderful fit for the Holiday season – full of feeling, and coming across with a sense of honest, human emotion that really makes the music come alive! Gregory's definitely in more of the soul side of his spectrum than the jazz of his roots – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prince —
I Would Die 4 U/Warner (UK), 1984. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite tracks ever from Prince – an instantly funky, instantly catchy tune that never fails to blow us away with its dexterity! The jam sounds great, even after all these years – and it's backed by a non-LP cut, "Another Lonely Christmas" – in which Prince ... (Soul, Holiday Music) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
RuPaul —
Ho Ho Ho ... LP Tommy Boy, 1997. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Only the third album from RuPaul, and the living legend is ready to take on Christmas – maybe an example of the way that the singer would come to dominate popular culture in the coming century! The set was mostly recorded in RuPaul's living room, but has a surprisingly vibrant vibe – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Salsoul Orchestra —
Christmas Jollies 1 & 2 – The Extra Jolly Edition (Christmas Jollies 1976 mix/Salsoul/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 3CD ... Out Of Stock
An insane array of Christmas disco classics – all wrapped up in a single package! The set features both the original 1976 mix and 1992 Tom Moulton mix of the legendary Christmas Jollies set by the Salsoul Orchestra – one of the Salsoul label's biggest-selling albums – originally ... read more CD
Fred Schneider & The Superions —
Destination Christmas (red vinyl pressing) ... LP HHBTM, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The B-52s never gave us a Christmas record – but Fred Schneider tries to correct that fact many years later with this sweet set of Holiday grooves – a really playful album that's got all the charms we love so much in Fred's famous work with that 80s group! The vibe here is nice and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Adam Shulman —
We Wish You A Funky Christmas ... CD Cellar Live, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A definite funky Christmas from keyboardist Adam Shulman – a player who handles Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and organ here – plus additional keyboards as well! Yet despite the many keys, this isn't some Herbie Hancock-styled set – as the groove is lean, and the record has a small ... read more CD
