Vienna Choir Boys - Christmas (1978) Vinyl LP • Hermann Prey, Holiday

Catalog Number: ARL1-2939

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Poly-lined paper). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear (crooked). Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Tochter Zion, Freue Dich
• Es Kommt Ein Schiff Geladen Bis An Den Hochsten Bord'
• Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen
• Frau Nachtigall, Wach Auf
• Joseph, Lieber Joseph Mein
• Lied Der Hirten (Schlaf Wohl, Du Himmelsknabe, Du )
• Auf Dem Berge, Da Wehet Der Wind
• Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm Ich Her
• In Dulci Jubilo
• O Heiland, Reiss Die Himmel Auf
• Die Könige (Drei Kön'Ge Wandern Aus Morgenland/Wie Schön Leuchtet Der Morgenstern)
• Ich Steh' An Deiner Krippen Hier
• Ich Brach Drei Durre Reiselein
• Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen Allzugleich
• Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht

About The Record:

Christmas, by Vienna Choir Boys, released in 2003, is a collection of 22 holiday favorites spanning 800 years of carol writing, blending traditional and modern Christmas songs with fresh arrangements to create an engaging listening experience. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London and ORF Studios in Vienna, the album features a mix of secular and sacred carols, including three from the 12th to 16th centuries and the iconic Silent Night from the early 19th century, reflecting the choir’s historical roots dating back to 1498. The tracklist includes well-known songs like Jingle Bells, White Christmas, and O Holy Night, arranged to showcase the choir’s signature crystal-clear vocals. While the album itself is a celebrated holiday classic, no specific tracks are noted as chart-topping hit singles, though Silent Night and White Christmas are globally recognized standards. The Vienna Boys' Choir’s ability to modernize traditional carols while maintaining their historical essence makes this album a significant contribution to their extensive discography.