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Get past the usual Holiday fare -- with our hand-picked selection of seasonal grooves!
CDs (193) new/used, Vinyl (93) new/used, LPs (64) new/used, 12-inch (3) new/used, 7-inch (22) new/used, 78 RPM (4), All (286)
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Akiko —
White Album (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Verve (Japan), 2007. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A lovely little Holiday album from Japanese singer Akiko – one that has a sweetly jazzy finish! The lyrics here are all in English, and many tunes are familiar American Christmas carols – but they're done in a way that's really fresh, and which has the same sharp sparkle and soulful ... read more CD
(Special package too – with a beautiful cover and cut-out tree on the inside!)
Julie Andrews & Andre Previn —
Christmas Treasure ... CD RCA, 1967. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Rounder, 1986. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A late Chet Baker obscurity – an album that features Chet blowing trumpet alongside Christopher Mason on alto sax – in a set of instrumental Christmas tunes! CD
(Out of print.)
Benny Benack III with Steven Feifke Big Band —
Season's Swingin' Greetings (deluxe edition) ... CD Cellar Live, 2021. Used ... $6.99
Tracks include "Sleigh Ride", "My Girlfriend Is An Elf", "Ma'oz Tzur", "I'll Be Home For Christmas", "The Dreidel Song", and "My Wishlist Is You". CD
(Light slice mark across back cover.)
Tony Bennett —
Snowfall – The Christmas Album ... CD Columbia, Late 60s. Used ... $2.99
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
Columbia, 2008. Used ... $3.99
A sweet swinging Christmas from the legendary Tony Bennett – a set that features some wonderful backing from the Count Basie Big Band, which includes a core quartet with Monty Alexander on piano! There's a really old school Holiday feel here – the kind of Christmas record that could ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Mountain Apple, 1984. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Cadet, 1966. Used ... $7.99
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
(Digipack has very light wear and a small cutout hole.)
Angel/After 9, 1997. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
A&M, 1978. Used ... $5.99
21 tracks in all! CD
(Still sealed.)
Elektra, 2012. Used ... $4.99
Ho, ho, ho from Cee-Lo – and a surprisingly great holiday release from Dirty South MC turned leftfield funky soul crooner, turned TV singing contest mentor – although we really should stop being surprised by what unlikely successes Cee-Lo Green can pull off! Cee-Lo manages to have a ... read more CD
Also available Cee-Lo's Magic Moment (green vinyl pressing) ... LP 30.99
Rhino, 1985. Used ... $9.99
A great holiday album from Ray Charles – recorded in the 80s, but with a sound that's pretty classic all the way through! Ray's vocals are excellent – with that raspy intimate quality that persists all through his later years – and the sweetly jazzy arrangements work perfectly ... read more CD
(Out of print 50th Anniversary Collection pressing.)
Capitol, 1961. Used ... $3.99
Mel Torme may have wrote "The Christmas Song", but Nat King Cole owned it – thanks to a classic recording for Capitol that became one of the best-remembered Christmas chestnuts of the time! Nat's original 1961 recording is followed up here with an array of classic Holiday tunes ... read more CD
(1986 pressing.)
Capitol/CEMA, 1961. Used ... $2.99
Mel Torme may have wrote "The Christmas Song", but Nat King Cole owned it – thanks to a classic recording for Capitol that became one of the best-remembered Christmas chestnuts of the time! Nat's original 1961 recording is followed up here with an array of classic Holiday tunes ... read more CD
(Out of print, 1992 CEMA Special Markets pressing.)
Richie Cole Presents, 2016. Used ... $9.99
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(Small sticker on case spine.)
BMG/Green Hill, 1968. Used ... $4.99
We can't think of anyone we'd rather have sitting round the Christmas tree than ol' Perry Como! The guy's more relaxed, laidback, trusting, and honest than any of our old relatives combined – and all of his old barber charm comes through perfectly on this set of Christmas tunes from Como's ... read more CD
Metacom, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Decca/MCA, 1940s. Used ... $2.99
This may well be THE Christmas album of the 20th century – a 50s issue of 40s singles cut by Der Bingle, packaged in a cover with a classic cover image that's ensured that the record stayed in print for dozens of Decembers in years to come! Given that Bing virtually owned Christmas on TV ... read more CD
Diane Delin —
Offerings For A Peaceable Season ... CD Blujazz, 2006. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print and still sealed.)
Blujazz, 2011. Used ... $0.99
Solo piano arrangements of traditional European Christmas carols. CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Mercury, 1966. Used ... $4.99
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
Also available How The Grinch Stole Christmas (green vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99
How The Grinch Stole Christmas ... CD 6.99
Concord, 2014. Used ... $4.99
Accompanied by Alan Broadbent on piano. CD
(Small cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
Verve, 1960. Used ... $4.99
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
Also available Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99
Verve, 1960. Used ... $5.99
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
(Out of print.)
Warner, 1999. Used ... $3.99
Titles include "The Ivy Variations", "Angels We Have Heard On High", "Hark The Herald Angels Sing", "Snowbound", "Christmas Time Is Here", and "Merry Little Stroll". CD
(Cutout notch through spine.)
Gospo Centric, 1995. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Judy Garland —
Christmas Album ... CD Laser Light, 1963/1964. Used ... $3.99
Originally recorded for television with Mel Torme, Jack Jones, and Liza Minelli. CD
Fantasy, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
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
Also available Charlie Brown Christmas (expanded edition) ... CD 6.99
Fantasy, 1965. Used ... $6.99
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
Also available Charlie Brown Christmas ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
Fantasy, 1965. Used ... $8.99
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
(Still sealed with a penmark through barcode.)
Columbia, 1950s/1960s/1970s. Used ... $4.99
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Laser Light, Used ... $3.99
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Columbia, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
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Boney James —
Christmas Present ... CD Concord, 2007. Used ... $4.99
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Verve, 2005. Used ... $4.99
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 CD
Hector, Yomo Y Daniel (Hector Lavoe, Yomo Toro) —
Feliz Navidad (plus bonus track) ... CD Fania, 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A nice little late 70s salsa holiday release from the great Hector Lavoe, Yomo Toro and Daniel Santos – plus Johnny Pacheco, Jose Torres, Jose Rodriguez, Papo Vanzquez and other great players. Essentially it's Hector's third Christmas release, and it's a sizzling and solid one! Includes ... read more CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Chess/MCA, 1961. Used ... $5.99
A classic – and probably one of the best-selling Christmas jazz albums of all time! Ramsey and his classic trio with Redd Holt and Eldee Young serve up a tight set of grooves based around Holiday favorites like "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town", "Winter Wonderland", "He ... read more CD
Also available Sound Of Christmas ... CD 6.99(Out of print original pressing.)
Afar, 2021. Used ... $4.99
Mitch Shiner on vibes, Richard D Johnson on piano and Fender Rhodes, Freddy Quintero on bass, Jean-Christophe Leroy on congas, and Eric Hines on percussion. CD
Legacy, 2016. Used ... $7.99
A very old-school Christmas album from Loretta Lynn – the kind of set that could have been made anytime in the 60s and 70s, which is a perfect setting for the legendary singer! Instrumentation is easygoing and informal on most tracks – and the set's actually part of her Cash Cabin ... read more CD
(Still sealed with a punch through barcode.)
Manhattan Brass, 2013. Used ... $7.99
RJ Kelly & Ann Ellsworth on horns, Michael Seltzer & David Taylor on trombones & Wayne Du Maine & Lew Soloff on trumpets. CD
CBS, 1989. Used ... $2.99
Wynton's take on 13 Christmas standards. Featuring Jon Hendricks on "Sleigh Ride". CD
Rounder, 2019. Used ... $7.99
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(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Columbia/American, 1999. Used ... $1.99
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Aim Higher/Verve, 2016. Used ... $7.99
The large NOLA ensemble gives a New Orleans inspired take on 14 Christmas classics including "O Christmas Tree", "Jingle Bells", "Silent Night", "Go Tell It On The Mountain", and "I Saw Three Ships". CD
Tabu, 1988. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A real standout Christmas soul session from the 80s – a decade when the soul Christmas album seemed to almost fall by the wayside! Alexander O'Neal is working here with classic production help from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis – who help O'Neal update an older Christmas soul mode for a ... read more CD
EMI, 1991. Used ... $4.99
Titles include "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "Merry Christmas Baby", "The Christmas Song", and 4 original Holiday tunes by the O'Jays! CD
(Still sealed with a cutout notch through spine.)
Daniel Perantoni, 2015. Used ... $0.99
Features "Baby, It's Cold Outside", "O Holy Night", "Winter Wonderland", and "Have Yourself A Merry Litte Christmas" arranged for a small jazz group – with tuba! CD
Conawago, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Narrated by Charles Kuralt – with Ron Carter, Lionel Hampton, Dave Brubeck, Toots Thielemans, Ursula Dudziak, Tito Puente, Jon Faddis, Clark Terry, Candido and more. CD
(Out of print.)
Southport, 1998. Used ... $11.99
With Nicholas Payton on trumpet and flugelhorn, Larry Gray on bass, and Robert Shy on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1957. Used ... $3.99
An early Holiday gem from Elvis Presley – a set that had RCA Records wisely rushing the young singer into the studio to cut a host of Christmas tunes – which ensured that Elvis would be spinning on the turntable for many seasons to come! Titles include "Here Comes Santa Claus" ... read more CD
Also available Elvis' Christmas Album (red cover) ... LP 129.99
RCA, 1957/1966/1971. Used ... $3.99
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(BMG Direct pressing.)
RCA, 1950s/1960s/1970s. Used ... $3.99
Christmas with The King – a compilation of stone classic Christmas tunes Elvis cut from the late 50s to early 70s – holiday standards, a few of which have Elvis personal stamp very deeply – from the r&b fueled rave ups, to the more reverential and spiritual. Fantastic all the ... read more CD
Voice Masters, Mid 60s. Used ... $9.99
Features two rare Christmas shows from Jim Reeves – 24 tracks in all, with work from Buddy Hall, Dolores Watson, and Anita Kerr! CD
(CDr pressing.)
BMG, 1984. Used ... $4.99
... CD
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R&L, 1998. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Let It Snow", "Silver Bells", "What Child Is This", "Deck The Halls", and "O Come, O Come, Emanuel". CD
Salsoul, 1976. Used ... $9.99
Philly classics for the Holidays! The legendary Christmas Jolllies set by the Salsoul Orchestra was one of the label's biggest-selling albums – originally recorded in 1976, and pressed again and again over the years – and eventually remixed even stronger in the early 90s. Vince ... read more CD
Columbia, Late 40s. Used ... $3.99
Frank Sinatra's first run of Christmas work – material recorded for Columbia Records in the late 40s, but quite similar to his better-known Holiday sides for Capitol in the 50s! As with that work, the style here is quite respectful of the spirit of the season – more reverent than ... read more CD
Frank Sinatra —
Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra ... CD Capitol, Mid 50s. Used ... $4.99
One of the greatest Christmas albums of the 20th century – a rich tapestry of sadness and longing from Ol' Blue Eyes himself! Sure, most folks think that Christmas albums are supposed to be cheery and celebratory – but Frank, coming off of his best Wee Small Hours years at Capitol, ... read more CD
Reprise, Mid 50s. Used ... $3.99
With Frank, Nancy Sinatra, Frank Jr, and special guest Bing Crosby. Tracks include "Have Yourself A Merry Christmas", "An Old Fashions Christmas", "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day", "Go Tell It To The Mountain", "The Twelve Days Of Christmas", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Concord, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $5.99
A very sweet and well chosen compilation of Christmas gems from Frank Sinatra & friends put together by Sinatra's peeps and Concord Records – featuring some of our personal favorite cheerful swingers by Frank, and more from Tony Bennett & Bill Evans, Ray Charles & Betty Carter, ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr. —
Christmas With The Rat Pack ... CD Capitol/EMI, Mid 60s. Used ... $4.99
Ring a ding, ding, Merry Christmas! As many holiday recordings that the boys made, together and in their individual careers, it's a bit of a surprise that Capitol is only now releasing a holiday Rat compilation, but here it is! The material ranges from Frank and Dean's widely available late 50s ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
EMI, Mid 60s. Used ... $5.99
Ring a ding, ding, Merry Christmas! As many holiday recordings that the boys made, together and in their individual careers, it's a bit of a surprise that Capitol is only now releasing a holiday Rat compilation, but here it is! The material ranges from Frank and Dean's widely available late 50s ... read more CD
Verve, 1964. Used ... $9.99
As cookin a Christmas album as you'll ever find! Jimmy works with Billy Byers to craft some sublime instrumentals that have his Hammond interpreting Christmas classics like "We Three Kings", "White Christmas", "Silent Night", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", ... read more CD
Universal, 1980. Used ... $2.99
The Temps give love at Christmas – and manage to do it with a heck of a lotta soul! The set's got some surprisingly nice late Motown arrangements from Harold Johnson, Gil Askey, and Teddy Randazzo – supporting the group's mellow seasonal harmonies nicely! There's a few nice Motown ... read more CD
Sanctuary/Castle (UK), 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print)
Razor & Tie, Mid 60s. Used ... $7.99
Here's some guys we'd be happy to have around at the Holidays – the ever-smokin' Ventures, who somehow manage to make every tune come out groovy! The set's a classic Christmas album from the combo – one that takes familiar numbers and transforms them into snow-surfing groovers, thanks ... read more CD
Also available Ventures Christmas Album (mono & stereo versions) ... CD 16.99(Out of print, traycard artwork has some water staining.)
Origin, 2021. Used ... $6.99
Rodney Whitaker on bass, Timothy Blackmon on trumpet, Len'l McKinney on baritone and alto saxophone, Chris Glassman on bass trombone, Rick Roe on piano, an Michael Reed on drums. CD
(Punch through digipack barcode.)
Andy Williams —
Andy Williams Christmas Album ... CD Columbia, Late 60s. Used ... $2.99
Christmas goodness from the man who really knew how to warm up the TV set during the Holiday season – a singer who virtually owned the TV airwaves at the time this record was cut, taking the masculine mantle from Perry Como – and delivering a similar sense of comfort and calm during the ... read more CD
Columbia, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $4.99
Christmas goodness from the man who really knew how to warm up the TV set during the Holiday season! CD
(Small cutout hole through case & booklet.)
Curb, 1990. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Sony, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $4.99
Christmas goodness from the man who really knew how to warm up the TV set during the Holiday season! CD
(Out of print, cutout hole through case.)
Fox, 1992. Used ... $6.99
Includes original music by John Williams plus tracks by Darlene Love, Alan Jackson, TLC, Johnny Mathis, and Bette Midler. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Universal, 1996. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Doobie Shea, 1997. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode & some notes in pen on traycard artwork.)
Billboard/Rhino, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
Music from Bobby Helms, Brenda Lee, the Chipmunks, the Harry Simeone Chorale, Harry Belafonte, Elvis Presley, Barry Gordon, Charles Brown, the Drifters, and Elmo N Patsy. CD
(Out of print.)
Pinecastle, 1994. Used ... $2.99
Music from Terry Eldredge, Foxfire, Wild & Blues, Kevin Williamson, the Rarely Herd, South Ocean String Band, the Coloring Book Band, Mitch Harrell, Fred Travers, the Bass Mountain Boys & more. CD
(Out of print, some writing in pen on traycard artwork.)
Essential, 2017. Used ... $2.99
Includes tracks by Donne Tatem, Toni Richards, Wardell Piper, Tony Strong, The Legendary Bluenotes, and Butch Ingram. CD
Various —
Christmas Blues & Shout (3CD set) ... CD Laser Light, 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s. Used 3 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
3 CD set including the releases Christmas Blues & Shout, Louis Armstrong's Christmas Through The Years, and Christmas In New Orleans. Music from Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, JB Summer, Count Basie, Fats Waller, Lena Horne, Johnny Otis, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Charles Brown, and ... read more CD
(Out of print, slipcover has some edgewear.)
Spector, 1963. Used ... $5.99
Phil Spector's classic Christmas album – a swirling delight of 60s pop and soul numbers, still one of the greatest full Christmas LPs ever recorded! The whole thing is wonderful – a mix of soul, rock, and pop – all produced with that classic "wall of sound" style that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony/One Way, 1983. Used ... $4.99
Songs from Jim Nabors, Bobby Vinton, Julie Andrews, Robert Goulet, Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams, Vikki Carr, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tony Bennett, and Barbara Streisand. CD
(Out of print.)
Rhino, 1950s. Used ... $12.99
For some reason, doo wop groups loved to record Christmas tunes – possibly because early efforts by The Drifters and The Orioles became huge hits, but also because the dreamy sound of Christmas tunes, which were often touched with just the right degree of sorrow and longing, worked perfectly ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Dr Demento Presents The Greatest Christmas Novelty CD Of All Time ... CD Rhino, Late 50s/1960s/1970s. Used ... $3.99
Music from the Chipmunks, Spike Jones and his City Slickers, the Singing Dogs, Allan Sherman, Gayla Peevey, Stan Freberg, Tom Lehrer, Elmo & Patsy, Bob & Doug McKenzie, Cheech & Chong, and more. CD
