This index presents a selected discography of the best and/or most important Christmas albums, organized
by artist name. (Note there's a separate section for various
artists albums.) Whenever possible, the
listings are accompanied by links to the
album art; to a place to buy the album (usually Amazon);
and to my review of the album. Admittedly, the list skews heavily towards my preference for all things
that rock, roll, swing, and twang. But, nothing's perfect - especially me and my crazy list. Please send
additions, submissions, corrections,
criticisms, and suggestions via email
.
Artist |
Title |
Date |
image |
Buy |
Review |
| LaBelle, Patti |
This Christmas |
1990 |
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buy |
review |
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This Christmas
- same as above with new cover |
1996 |
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buy |
review |
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20th Century Masters: Christmas Collection
- same as above with new cover & title |
2003 |
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buy |
review |
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Miss Patti's Christmas |
2007 |
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buy |
review |
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Christmas At Miss Patti's
- misleading repackaging of the Bluebelles’ 1963 Christmas album (below) |
2008 |
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buy |
review |
| LaBelle, Patti & The Bluebelles |
Sleigh Bells, Jingle Bells & Bluebelles
- reissued as MP3 download with |
1963 |
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buy |
review |
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Christmas Classics
- CD reissue of above with new cover & title |
1998 |
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buy |
review |
| Last Train Home |
Holiday Limited |
2000 |
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buy |
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| Lauper, Cyndi |
Merry Christmas... Have A Nice Life! |
1998 |
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buy |
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Merry Christmas... Have A Nice Life!
- same as above, remastered & repackaged |
2004 |
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buy |
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Feels Like Christmas
- budget version of above with new cover & title, minus three songs |
2001 |
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buy |
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| Lawrence, Tracy |
All Wrapped In Christmas
- initially sold exclusively at Wal-Mart; released worldwide in 2008 |
2007 |
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buy |
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| Leary, Denis |
Merry F#%$in' Christmas |
2004 |
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buy |
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| Leavell, Chuck |
What's In That Bag? |
1998 |
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buy |
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| Ledisi |
It's Christmas |
2008 |
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buy |
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| Lee, Brenda |
Merry Christmas From Brenda Lee |
1964 |
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buy |
review |
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A Brenda Lee Christmas |
1991 |
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buy |
review |
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Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree: The Decca Christmas Recordings
- recorded 1958-1965 |
1999 |
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buy |
review |
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20th Century Masters: Christmas Collection
- same as above with new cover & title |
2003 |
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buy |
review |
| Lee, Byron & The Dragonaires |
Christmas In Jamaica
- budget reissue of "Christmas Party Time" (circa 1969) with new title and cover |
2006 |
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buy |
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Christmas Party Time In The Tropics
- includes the complete albums "Christmas Party Time" and "Christmas In The Tropics," circa 1969-1971; cover art taken from the former album |
2008 |
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buy |
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| Lee, Peggy |
Christmas Carousel
- CD reissue with bonus tracks (1990) |
1960 |
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buy |
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Happy Holiday
- three new songs plus selection of tracks from above; all new cover art |
1965 |
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Christmas (US)
- 10 songs taken from both of the above |
2000 |
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buy |
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Christmas (UK)
- same track listing as 'Carousel' CD |
2000 |
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buy |
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Christmas With Peggy Lee
- 16 songs from variety of sources 1949-1965 |
2006 |
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buy |
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Merry Christmas From Peggy Lee
- five-track digital EP from the Capitol vaults |
2009 |
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buy |
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| Lee, Shawn |
Very Ping Pong Christmas: Funky Treats From Santas |
2007 |
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buy |
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| Leevees |
Hanukkah Rocks |
2005 |
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buy |
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| Legend, John |
NBC Sounds Of The Season: The John Legend Collection
- initially sold exclusively at Target stores |
2006 |
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buy |
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| Lettermen |
For Christmas This Year |
1966 |
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buy |
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Christmas With The Lettermen |
1997 |
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buy |
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| Lewis, Ramsey |
Sound Of Christmas
- Argo LP 687 reissued on CD numerous times |
1961 |
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buy |
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Sound Of Christmas
- Chess LP 9716 reissue of above with new cover |
1982 |
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buy |
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More Sounds Of Christmas
- Argo LP 745 (group portrait cover) |
1964 |
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buy |
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More Sounds Of Christmas
- Cadet LP 745 (generic design cover) |
1964 |
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buy |
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| Lins, Ivan |
Um Novo Tempo |
2000 |
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buy |
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| Little River Band |
We Call It Christmas
- originally marketed directly through the band's website |
2007 |
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buy |
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| Little, Big Tiny |
Christmas With Big Tiny Little
- Coral LP record |
1961 |
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buy |
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Ragtime Christmas
- Universal CD reissue of above with new cover and title, minus two tracks |
1995 |
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buy |
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| Living Strings & Voices |
The Spirit Of Christmas
- contains the complete albums "The Spirit of Christmas," "White Christmas," and "A Christmas Songbook" recorded between 1963 and 1974; sold through www.dulcimarecords.com |
2009 |
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buy |
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| Loggins, Kenny |
December
- reissued as budget CD in 2008 |
1998 |
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buy |
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Christmas Time Is Here
- budget CD reissue of above with new cover & title minus three tracks |
2001 |
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buy |
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| Lombardo, Guy |
New Year's Eve With Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians
- Decca LP compiling mid-50's recordings; reissued on CD by MCA Records |
1961 |
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buy |
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Sing The Songs Of Christmas
- Capitol LP compiling late 50's, early 60's recordings; reissued on CD by DRG Records |
1967 |
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buy |
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Lonely Hearts Band
- aka Tommy Marolda |
St. Nick's Christmas: Classic Christmas Songs With A Dash Of Pepper |
2003 |
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buy |
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| Lonestar |
This Christmas Time |
2000 |
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buy |
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| Looney Tunes |
Have Yourself A Looney Tunes Christmas |
1994 |
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buy |
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Kwazy Christmas |
2000 |
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buy |
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| Los Lonely Boys |
Christmas Spirit |
2008 |
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buy |
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| Los Ramons |
Navidad Mas Chingona!
- also sold by www.CDBaby.com |
2004 |
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buy |
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| Los Straitjackets |
'Tis The Season For Los Straitjackets |
2002 |
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buy |
review |
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Yuletide Beat
- released commercially as MP3; limited edition CD & vinyl sold through band's website
|
2009 |
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buy |
review |
| Louvin Brothers |
Christmas With The Louvin Brothers
- many sources list as 'Country Christmas' |
1961 |
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review |
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Christmas With The Louvin Brothers
- CD reissue with new cover & bonus tracks |
1961 |
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buy |
review |
| Love, Darlene |
It's Christmas, Of Course |
2007 |
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buy |
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| Loveless, Patty |
Bluegrass & White Snow: A Mountain Christmas |
2002 |
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buy |
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| Love Tractor |
Before & After Christmas |
2006 |
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buy |
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Lovemongers
-aka Heart |
Here Is Christmas
- subsequently reissued repeatedly as Heart Presents A Lovemongers Christmas |
1998 |
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buy |
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| Low |
Christmas
- recorded 1997-1999 |
1999 |
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buy |
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| Lukather, Steve |
Santamental
- reissued by Favored
Nations in 2005 |
2003 |
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buy |
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| Lyman, Arthur |
Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) |
1963 |
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review |
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With A Christmas Vibe
- CD reissue of above, new cover & title |
1996 |
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buy |
review |
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Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
- CD reissue of original LP |
2006 |
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buy |
review |
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Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
- same as above with amended cover |
2008 |
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buy |
review |
| Lynn, Loretta |
A Country Christmas |
1966 |
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Christmas Without Daddy
- budget CD reissue of above with new cover and title, minus four tracks |
1995 |
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buy |
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20th Century Masters: Christmas Collection
- original 12 tracks from 'Country Christmas,' remastered & repackaged |
2005 |
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buy |
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| Lynyrd Skynyrd |
Christmas Time Again |
2000 |
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buy |
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Christmas
- budget CD combines tracks from above with .38 Special's Wild-Eyed Christmas Night (2001) |
2002 |
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buy |
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Christmas & Hits Duos
- slipcase with Christmas Time Again plus All Time Greatest Hits (2000) |
2008 |
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buy |
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