Around the Christmas Tree (1959) Vinyl LP • Holiday, The Four Aces

Catalog Number: DL-38170

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

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine shows mild-wear. Heavy shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners with splits along both edges. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• We Wish You A Merry Christmas (The Columbus Boychoir )
• Glade Jul (Axel Stordahl )
• The First Noel (Dick Haymes )
• Cantique De Noel (Vincent Lopez )
• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (The Four Aces )
• Medley
• Angels We Have Heard On High (The Columbus Boychoir )
• Deck The Hall (The Columbus Boychoir )
• It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (Dick Haymes )
• Oh, Come All Ye Faithful (Shulmerich Carillon Bells )
• Silent Night (The Four Aces )
• Deilig Er Jorden (Axel Stordahl )
• Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem (Dick Haymes )
• Jingle Bells (The Four Aces )

About The Record:

Around the Christmas Tree, by Decca Records features a collection of holiday songs performed by various artists, including the Four Aces, capturing the festive spirit of the era. Released as a vinyl LP, it was designed to evoke holiday nostalgia and is noted for its high-quality sound. The album’s historical significance lies in its representation of Decca’s early efforts to modernize Christmas music, aligning with the emerging teen-oriented pop culture and rock ‘n’ roll trends of the late 1950s. Its release on 33⅓ rpm vinyl, a format Decca was exploring for singles at the time, adds to its historical context within the evolving music industry.