Various Artists: D-E-F
This index presents a selected discography of the best and/or most important various artist Christmas albums, organized by album name. 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.
| Title | Date | Image | Buy | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damaged Christmas Gift For You - MP3 compilation of quasi-annual singles from Damaged Goods Records |
2009 | image | buy | |
| Damaged Christmas Gift For You - vinyl reissue of above with one extra track and amended cover art |
2021 | image | buy | |
| Dark Noel - Rykodisc sampler from Projekt Records' "Excelsis" series |
2007 | image | buy | |
| Dark Noel: The Very Best Of The Excelsis Series - limited edition from goth specialists Projekt Records; different track selection than above |
2002 | image | buy | |
| Dark Side Of The Christmas Tree - featuring several bands from Erik Lindgren's Arf Arf label |
1990 | image | buy | |
| Dead Trees: Music For Christmas - gothic/alternative music on Eden's Watchtower Records |
2003 | image | buy | |
| A Def Jam Christmas - digital-only collection featuring Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara, and Jeremih |
2019 | image | buy | |
| Def The Halls - another Def Jam digital-only collection |
2022 | image | buy | |
| Definitive American Songbook: A Vintage Christmas - classic pop music, part of larger series |
2005 | image | buy | |
| Dick Clark's Rock 'n' Roll Christmas - 40-track, 2-CD set from America's oldest teenager; part of Time-Life's extensive Rock 'n' Roll Era series |
1997 | image | buy | |
| Different Kind Of Christmas - alternative compilation on short-lived Sony imprint Risky Business |
1994 | image | buy | |
| Don't Wait Until Christmas - alt-rock MP3 compilation from Banshee Music |
2009 | image | buy | |
| Do Not Open Till Christmas - Canadian cassette compilation by tiny Garbonzo Bean Productions; released again in 1986 with expanded track listing; notable for early efforts by the Grapes of Wrath, 54-40, and Green River |
1985 | image | buy | |
| Do You Ear What I Ear? - benefit by indie label Earfarm for New York-based Association to Benefit Children |
2009 | image | buy | |
| Do You Hear What I Hear? - MP3 compilation from Nettwerk Records; not to be confused with Sony budget CD of the same name |
2007 | image | buy | |
| Doo Wop Christmas - Rhino survey of vocal group glad tidings 1948-1990 |
1992 | image | buy | review |
| Dr. Demento Presents Holidays In Dementia - strange and obscure Christmas songs compiled by Barry Hansen |
1995 | image | buy | review |
| Dr. Demento Presents The Greatest Christmas Novelty CD Of All
Time - classic and/or popular comedy hits 1948-1986; shorter, slightly different version released on LP as the sixth volume of Rhino series 'The Greatest Novelty Records Of All Time' (1985) |
1989 | image | buy | review |
| Drive-By Christmas - a very loud holiday celebration from Legion Records |
1997 | image | buy | |
| Dualtone Christmas - acoustic-leaning compilation from Nashville-based Americana label; originally released through subscription service Magnolia Record Club; later released for download minus two songs, then reissued on red vinyl in 2022 with full track listing |
2019 | image | buy | |
| East Nashville Christmas - alternative country from Ph Balanced Recordings |
2012 | image | buy | |
| Easy Christmas Now! Groovy Carols For A Cosy Winter - nice mix of cool jazz, warm soul, soft rock, and easy listening compiled in conjunction with Amazon Germany |
2006 | image | buy | |
| Edge Of Christmas - compilation of rock artists on Oglio Records |
1995 | image | buy | review |
| 80's Wonderland - Sony/BMG 12-track budget album |
2014 | image | buy | |
| Electric Ornaments: An Idol Records Christmas Collection - Dallas-based indie presents alternative pop |
2000 | image | buy | |
| Elton John's Christmas Party - Hip-O reissue of 2005 Starbucks/Hear Music promotional CD minus six tracks |
2006 | image | buy | |
| Epic Records: A Season Of Soul & Sounds - contemporary rhythm & blues from the Sony subsidiary |
2001 | image | buy | |
| Epitome Of Cool At Christmas - companion to 2-CD set of lounge classics from Delta UK |
2011 | image | buy | |
| Essential Christmas - broad, mainstream, double-disc collection of classics from Sony |
2005 | image | buy | |
| Essential Jazz Christmas - UK compilation of fine vintage sides |
2007 | image | buy | |
| Even Santa Gets The Blues - classic and modern blues from Pointblank Records |
1995 | image | buy | review |
| Even Santa Gets The Blues - UK version of above - same track listing, different cover |
1995 | image | buy | review |
| Excelsis - A Dark Noel | 1995 | image | buy | |
| Excelsis 2 - A Winter's Song | 1999 | image | buy | |
| Excelsis 3 - A Prelude (EP) |
2001 | image | buy | |
| Excelsis Box Set - slipcase containing above three; above four comprised of gothic tones from Projekt Records |
2002 | image | buy | |
| Festivus | 2012 | image | buy | |
| Festivus 2 - above two indie pop & rock from London-based Highline Records |
2013 | image | buy | |
| 50,000,000 Elves Fans Can't Be Wrong - subtitled "Transatlantic Pop Vol. 1"; companion to Christmastime, Approximately; compiled by London-based indie pop label WIAIWYA |
2002 | image | buy | |
| First Christmas Record for Children - collection from the Columbia vaults; reissued by Harmony in 1965 with new cover and different, though overlapping track list; that version reissued on CD by Columbia/Legacy in 1999, with additional changes to track listing |
1957 | image | buy | |
| Flagpole Christmas Album - one of a series of albums released by Athens, GA music magazine; not to be confused with 1990 cassette of the same name |
1996 | image | buy | |
| Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 1 | 2010 | image | buy | |
| Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 2 | 2011 | image | buy | |
| Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 3 | 2012 | image | buy | |
| Best of Fleas Naughty Dog | 2015 | image | buy | |
| Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 4 | 2016 | image | buy | |
| Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 5 | 2017 | image | buy | |
| Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 6 | 2018 | image | buy | |
| Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 7 | 2019 | image | buy | |
| Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 8 |
2020 | image | buy | |
| Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 9 - above series is Christian punk and metal from Rottweiller Records |
2021 | image | buy | |
| Flying Bomb Presents Surprise Package - compilation from Detroit label Flying Bomb taken from four 7-inch vinyl EP's 1997-2001 (excluding White Stripes and Electric Six cuts) plus new material |
2002 | image | buy | |
| A Foggy Holiday: Carols From The SF Scene Vol. 1 | 2007 | image | buy | |
| A Foggy Holiday: Carols From The SF Scene Vol. 2 - above two are indie rock benefit albums from San Francisco |
2008 | image | buy | |
| Forever Soul Christmas (1997) - part of Sony budget series |
1997 | image | buy | |
| 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas - contemporary jazz salute to Vince Guaraldi classic |
2005 | image | buy | |
| Fresh Cuts: a Holiday Album From Rumblefish - otherwise dull indie rock MP3 comp features rare 2004 re-recording of Supersuckers' 1994 Christmas track |
2007 | image | buy | |
| From The Sony Vault: Christmas With The Big Bands - MP3 compilation of classic jazz |
2012 | image | buy | |
| Funky Christmas - classic Cotillion Records LP reissued as MP3 download in 2012; reissued on CD in 2013 |
1976 | image | buy |