John Giordano - 'Tis the Season (1985) Vinyl LP • Christmas Holiday

Catalog Number:

51-4150

Musical Styles:

1980s, Ballad, Big Band & Swing, Chorale, Classical Pop, Folk Pop, Instrumental, Traditional Jazz

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges (front/back); large section of shrink missing on front allowing for some scuffing and surface impressions, section of shrink towards the bottom of back missing. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine has no text and is unbroken and clean. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. White Christmas
2. Carol Of The Bells
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
4. Sleigh Ride
5. A Christmas Song
6. Christmas Medley
7. The Nutcracker
8. Christmas Eve

About The Record:

'Tis the Season, by John Giordano, released in 1985 on vinyl by Realistic, features the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performing a collection of festive Christmas tunes. Notable tracks include White Christmas, Carol of the Bells, Sleigh Ride, and a Christmas medley, alongside a narrated rendition of The Night Before Christmas by Mel Dacus. The album is distinguished by its orchestral arrangements and the inclusion of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker selections, such as Marche and Waltz of the Flowers. While no specific hit singles are noted, the album’s high-quality digital transfers from vinyl have been praised for their sound clarity, appealing to collectors and holiday music enthusiasts. Its historical significance lies in its contribution to preserving classic Christmas recordings through meticulous CD and MP3 transfers, adhering to copyright laws by requiring ownership of the original vinyl.