Around the Christmas Tree (1959) Vinyl LP and similar items

Catalog Number: DL-38170 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine shows mild-wear. Heavy shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners with splits along both edges. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: We Wish You A Merry Christmas (The Columbus Boychoir ) Glade Jul (Axel Stordahl ) The First Noel (Dick Haymes ) Cantique De Noel (Vincent Lopez ) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (The Four Aces ) Medley Angels We Have Heard On High (The Columbus Boychoir ) Deck The Hall (The Columbus Boychoir ) It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (Dick Haymes ) Oh, Come All Ye Faithful (Shulmerich Carillon Bells ) Silent Night (The Four Aces ) Deilig Er Jorden (Axel Stordahl ) Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem (Dick Haymes ) Jingle Bells (The Four Aces ) About The Record: Around the Christmas Tree, by Decca Records features a collection of holiday songs performed by various artists, including the Four Aces, capturing the festive spirit of the era. Released as a vinyl LP, it was designed to evoke holiday nostalgia and is noted for its high-quality sound. The albums historical significance lies in its representation of Deccas early efforts to modernize Christmas music, aligning with the emerging teen-oriented pop culture and rock n roll trends of the late 1950s. Its release on 33 rpm vinyl, a format Decca was exploring for singles at the time, adds to its historical context within the evolving music industry.