{"product_id":"af-4175","title":"United States Air Force Band - The Wonder of Christmas (1974) [SEALED] Vinyl","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e AF-4175\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, A Capella, Brass, Ceremonial, Chorale, Folk Pop, Gospel, Traditional\/Vocal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Mint (M)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Mint (M)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eUnopened\/new vinyl, factory sealed, and in excellent condition. Label design can't be confirmed because it's sealed. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eJoy To The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDown In Your Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWe Wish You A Merry Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGloucester Wassail\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eComfort Ye\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eO Come, O Come Emmanuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLift Up Your Heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Angel Gabriel\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Cherry Tree Carol\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePuer Nobis\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCantique De Noel\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSilent Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Saw Three Ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Virgin Unspotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA La Nanita Nana\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFum Fum Fum\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLe Sommeil\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe First Nowell\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRecitative - The Visitation To The Shepherds\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eO Leave Your Sheep\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAngels We Have Heard\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHark! The Herald Angels Sing\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWe Three Kings\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMarche Des Rois\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eJoseph And The Angel\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFrench Noel\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTu Scendi Dalle Stelle\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFinal Recitative\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eO Come All Ye Faithful\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Wonder of Christmas,\u003c\/span\u003e released in 1974 by the United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants under conductor Major Albert A. Bader, is a festive album featuring a collection of traditional Christmas carols arranged by USAF Chief Arranger Floyd E. Werle, celebrated as one of his finest works. This 30-track album, spanning Advent, Nativity, and Epiphany themes, showcases holiday classics like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eJoy to the World\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSilent Night\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eO Come All Ye Faithful\u003c\/span\u003e, performed with a symphonic band, mixed chorus, and soloists for an immersive seasonal experience. Its historical significance lies in its enduring popularity, evidenced by its re-release on CD in 2012 and its recognition as a masterful arrangement that engages audiences with its rich, celebratory sound. The album does not feature chart-topping hit singles, as it focuses on traditional carols rather than commercial pop releases, but tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eCantique De Noel\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe First Nowell\u003c\/span\u003e stand out for their emotive arrangements. Available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, it remains a cherished holiday staple for its patriotic and musical legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793679806745,"sku":"AF-4175","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-united_states_air_force_band-the_wonder_of_christmas_9a5da0dc-d27b-4350-83e6-7c5ad6316d1d.jpg?v=1783554233","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/af-4175","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}