United States Air Force Band - The Wonder of Christmas (1974) [SEALED] Vinyl

Catalog Number: AF-4175

Record Grading: Mint (M), Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)

Condition Details:

Unopened/new vinyl, factory sealed, and in excellent condition. Label design can't be confirmed because it's sealed. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Joy To The World
• Down In Your Forest
• We Wish You A Merry Christmas
• Gloucester Wassail
• Comfort Ye
• O Come, O Come Emmanuel
• Lift Up Your Heads
• The Angel Gabriel
• The Cherry Tree Carol
• Puer Nobis
• Cantique De Noel
• Silent Night
• I Saw Three Ships
• A Virgin Unspotted
• A La Nanita Nana
• Fum Fum Fum
• Le Sommeil
• The First Nowell
• Recitative - The Visitation To The Shepherds
• O Leave Your Sheep
• Angels We Have Heard
• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
• We Three Kings
• Marche Des Rois
• The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy
• Joseph And The Angel
• French Noel
• Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle
• Final Recitative
• O Come All Ye Faithful

About The Record:

The Wonder of Christmas, released in 1974 by the United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants under conductor Major Albert A. Bader, is a festive album featuring a collection of traditional Christmas carols arranged by USAF Chief Arranger Floyd E. Werle, celebrated as one of his finest works. This 30-track album, spanning Advent, Nativity, and Epiphany themes, showcases holiday classics like Joy to the World, Silent Night, and O Come All Ye Faithful, performed with a symphonic band, mixed chorus, and soloists for an immersive seasonal experience. Its historical significance lies in its enduring popularity, evidenced by its re-release on CD in 2012 and its recognition as a masterful arrangement that engages audiences with its rich, celebratory sound. The album does not feature chart-topping hit singles, as it focuses on traditional carols rather than commercial pop releases, but tracks like Cantique De Noel and The First Nowell stand out for their emotive arrangements. Available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, it remains a cherished holiday staple for its patriotic and musical legacy.