American Family Album of Christmas Songs (1974) Vinyl LP • Rosemary Clooney

Catalog Number: XTV-86131

Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+), Sleeve Grading: Good Plus (G+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, discoloration with darker discoloration spots, surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine shows no-text and signs of wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge, which is mostly split. Wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Release date is approximately 1974. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer (Ray Conniff )
• I Saw Monny Kissing Santa Claus (Jimmy Boyd )
• We Three Kings Of Orient Are; Good King Wenceslas; O Tannenbaum (Frank De Vol )
• C H R I S T M A S (Rosemary Clooney )
• It Came Upon The Midnight Clear; Deck The Hall With Boughs Of Hlly (The Harmony Choristers )
• O Holy Night (Jesus & Mary Choral Group )
• O Come All Ye Faithful (Buddy Cole )
• The First Noel; Wassail, Wassail All Over Town; Hark The Herald Angels Sing; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Norman Luboff Choir )
• O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Percy Faith )
• Silent Night (Mormon Tabernacle Choir )

About The Record:

American Family Album of Christmas Songs, released by Columbia Special Products, is a compilation featuring a variety of traditional and popular Christmas songs performed by artists associated with Columbia Records. While specific details about the album’s release date and tracklist are limited, it is part of Columbia’s extensive catalog of holiday-themed albums, which often included contributions from prominent artists like Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, and Doris Day. The album holds historical significance as a product of Columbia’s efforts to curate festive music that resonated with American audiences during the mid-20th century, reflecting the era’s cultural emphasis on family-oriented holiday traditions. No specific hit singles are directly tied to this compilation in available records, but Columbia’s Christmas albums frequently featured iconic tracks like White Christmas or Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, which were popularized by artists on their roster. The album’s release under Columbia Special Products suggests it was likely a budget or promotional issue, aimed at broad distribution to capture the holiday market.