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 |
| T. Rex |
Christmas Box
- Japanese gift package with postcard, t-shirt, and 6-track CD compilation 1969-1976 including Marc Bolan's 'Christmas Bop' |
1989 |
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Christmas Box '90
- new edition of above with digital watch and two added tracks |
1990 |
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Christmas Album
- CD from above boxes with one added track |
1991 |
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buy |
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| Take 6 |
He Is Christmas |
1991 |
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas |
1999 |
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buy |
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| Taylor, James |
A Christmas Album
- originally sold only at Hallmark stores |
2004 |
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James Taylor At Christmas
- Sony release of above with new cover and bonus tracks |
2006 |
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buy |
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| Temptations |
Christmas Card |
1970 |
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review |
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Give Love At Christmas |
1980 |
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review |
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Christmas Card/Give Love At Christmas
- two-on-one CD reissue of above |
1986 |
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review |
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Christmas Hits Back-To-Back
- budget CD compilation with the Supremes |
1995 |
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buy |
review |
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Christmas Celebration
- 15 songs selected from two original albums |
2000 |
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buy |
review |
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Best Of Temptations Christmas
- 12 songs selected from two original albums |
2001 |
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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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Christmas & Hits Duos
- slipcase with Give Love At Christmas plus Ultimate Collection (1997) |
2008 |
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buy |
review |
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Merry Christmas
- European compilation packaged in vintage Motown style |
2009 |
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buy |
review |
| Texas Gypsies |
Every Kind Of Christmas |
2008 |
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buy |
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| Therapy Sisters |
Codependent Christmas |
1998 |
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buy |
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| They Might Be Giants |
Holidayland (EP)
- recorded 1988-2001 |
2001 |
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buy |
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| Third Day |
Christmas Offerings |
2006 |
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buy |
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| .38 Special |
Wild-Eyed Christmas Night |
2001 |
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buy |
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Christmas
- budget CD combines tracks from above with Lynyrd Skynyrd's Christmas Time Again (2000) |
2002 |
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20th Century Masters: Christmas Collection
- repackaged version of "Wild-Eyed Christmas Night" |
2008 |
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| Thomas, B.J. |
Scenes Of Christmas |
1995 |
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Sounds Of Christmas
- same as above with new title and cover |
1998 |
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Christmas Is Coming Home |
1997 |
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buy |
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That Christmas Feeling
- same as above with new title and cover; includes extra songs and DVD |
2005 |
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buy |
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Home for Christmas
- budget-priced CD with selections from previous albums plus new tracks |
2007 |
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buy |
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| Thomas, Rosie |
A Very Rosie Christmas |
2008 |
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buy |
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| Thompson, Hank |
It's Christmas Time
- CD issued by Sundazed; reissued as MP3 album by Capitol |
1964 |
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| 3LW |
Naughty Or Nice |
2002 |
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buy |
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| Three Stooges |
All Your Christmas Favorites (EP) |
1959 |
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Christmas Time With The Three Stooges
- same as above with new cover & title |
1983 |
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| Three Suns |
Your Christmas Favorites
- RCA album released in 10-inch LP, 78, and 45 formats |
1949 |
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Christmas Party
- RCA album released in LP and 45 formats |
1952 |
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Sounds of Christmas
- RCA LP with snow scene painting, same cover used for a 7-inch EP |
1955 |
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Sounds of Christmas
- same catalog number as above with city scene photo cover (release date
uncertain) |
1955 |
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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- 7-inch EP taken from above |
1955 |
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White Christmas
- 7-inch EP also taken from 'Sounds Of Christmas' |
1955 |
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A Ding Dong Dandy Christmas!
- RCA 'Living Stereo' LP |
1959 |
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Sound of Christmas
- Camden reissue of 'Sounds Of Christmas' with new cover, slightly different
title, reprocessed stereo (release date uncertain) |
1960 |
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| Tillis, Pam |
Just In Time for Christmas |
2006 |
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| Timmons, Bobby |
Holiday Soul |
1964 |
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| Tiny Tim |
Tiny Tim's Christmas Album |
1996 |
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| Tillotson, Johnny |
Christmas Touch |
1966 |
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buy |
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| Tippin, Aaron |
A December To Remember |
2001 |
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buy |
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| Tony! Toni! TonÉ! |
Coolin' At Christmas With 3T (EP) |
1990 |
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buy |
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| Torme, Mel |
Christmas Songs
- the first and only Christmas album from the composer of 'The Christmas Song' |
1992 |
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buy |
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| Toussaint, Allen |
A New Orleans Christmas
- with many guest artists |
1997 |
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buy |
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| Town Pipers |
Christmas Greetings From The Town Pipers
- MP3 download only |
1959 |
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buy |
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| Tractors |
Have Yourself A Tractors Christmas |
1995 |
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The Big Night |
2002 |
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buy |
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| Trammps |
Christmas With The Trammps |
2003 |
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buy |
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A Tramps Christmas
- MP3 reissue of above with new title and cover |
2009 |
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buy |
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Soul Christmas With The Trammps
- CD/MP3 reissue of above with new title and cover |
2009 |
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buy |
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| Trans-Siberian Orchestra |
Christmas Eve and Other Stories |
1996 |
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buy |
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The Christmas Attic |
1998 |
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buy |
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The Lost Christmas Eve |
2004 |
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buy |
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The Christmas Trilogy
- boxed set containing above three |
2004 |
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buy |
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| Travis, Randy |
An Old-Time Christmas |
1989 |
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buy |
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Songs Of The Season |
2007 |
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buy |
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| Trio West |
Trio West Plays Holiday Songs |
2007 |
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buy |
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Trio West Plays Holiday Songs Vol. 2 |
2009 |
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buy |
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| Trout Fishing In America |
Merry Fishes to All |
2004 |
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| Tubb, Ernest |
Sing A Song Of Christmas Vol. 1
- 4-song, 7-inch Decca EP
- companion to similar |
1952 |
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Sing A Song Of Christmas
- 10-inch LP split with Red Foley, including
all tracks from aforementioned EP's |
1952 |
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Blue Christmas
- includes re-recordings of early singles |
1963 |
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Merry Texas Christmas, You All!
- comprehensive compilation of Decca sides exclusively from Ernest Tubb Records |
2002 |
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buy |
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| Tunstall, KT |
NBC Sounds Of The Season: The KT Tunstall Holiday Collection
- initially sold exclusively at Target stores |
2007 |
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buy |
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| Twilley, Dwight |
Have A Twilley Christmas (EP) |
2004 |
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buy |
review |
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Have A Twilley Christmas
- same as above remastered & expanded to 10 tracks |
2005 |
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buy |
review |
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Have A Twilley Christmas
- same as above expanded to 16 tracks |
2009 |
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buy |
review |
| Twisted Sister |
Twisted Christmas |
2006 |
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buy |
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| Twitty, Conway |
Merry Twismas |
1983 |
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| Tycoons |
Is It Christmas Yet? |
1998 |
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