Christmas Chorus (1969) Vinyl LP + POSTER • Holiday, Doris Day, Burl Ives

Catalog Number: CSS-932-3

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

6 panel poster included. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Double LP. Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, slight discoloration (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read and shows mild wear (crooked). Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Joy To The World (Ray Conniff And The Singers )
• Christmas Eve (Johnny Mathis )
• O Come All Ye Faithful (Robert Goulet )
• Christmas Song (Doris Day )
• Angels We Have Heard On High (The Brothers Four )
• Away In A Manger (André Kostelanetz and The St. Kilian Boychoir )
• Go Tell It On The Mountain (Jim Nabors )
• Deck The Halls (New York Philharmonic and Mormon Tabernacle Choir )
• Happy Holiday (Steve & Eydie )
• White Christmas (Percy Faith And His Orchestra And Chorus )
• The Little Drummer Boy (The New Christy Minstrels )
• Jingle Bells (The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Temple University Choirs )
• No Room In The Inn (Mahalia Jackson )
• Here We Come A-Caroling (Ray Conniff And The Singers )
• The Twelve Days Of Christmas (Mitch Miller And The Gang )
• God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (Robert Goulet )
• Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (Mitch Miller And The Gang )
• O Little Town of Bethlehem (Burl Ives )
• Silent Night, Holy Night (Anita Bryant )
• The First Noel ; Wassail, Wassail All Over Town (Norman Luboff Choir )

About The Record:

Christmas Chorus released by Columbia Special Products, is a festive compilation featuring a variety of choral performances of classic Christmas carols, designed to capture the holiday spirit through rich, harmonious arrangements. Produced under the label’s specialty division, it was part of a series of holiday albums often distributed as promotional items, notably through partnerships with companies like Goodyear for seasonal marketing. The album includes traditional songs such as Silent Night and Joy to the World, performed by a chorus with orchestral accompaniment, emphasizing a warm, nostalgic sound. While no specific hit singles are documented from this album, its release aligns with the era’s trend of choral holiday records, which were culturally significant for their role in spreading festive cheer during the late 1960s. Historically, Christmas Chorus reflects Columbia’s strategy of leveraging seasonal music to engage audiences, contributing to the label’s legacy of diverse, accessible holiday offerings.