Norman Luboff Choir - Songs of Christmas (1956) Vinyl LP • Joy to the World

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Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks during "O Holy Night" and "Coventry Carol" (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back). Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine is mostly readable with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Small splits from right-side corners across both edges. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of light use and divots. 1964 pressing with Harmony label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Joy To The World
2. I Saw Three Ships
3. We Three Kings Of Orient Are
4. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
5. What Child Is This?
6. Twelve Days Of Christmas
7. Baloo Lammy
8. The Holly And The Ivy
9. A La Nanita Nana
10. Joseph Dearest Joseph Mine
11. Whence Comes This Rush Of Wings
12. The First Nowell
13. Wassail, Wassail All Over The Town
14. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
15. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
16. Oh Tannenbaum
17. O Holy Night
18. Coventry Carol
19. The Wassail Song (Here We Come A'Wassailing)
20. Oh Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
21. Deck The Hall With Boughs Of Holly
22. Silent Night, Holy Night

About The Record:

Songs of Christmas by the Norman Luboff Choir is a cherished collection of traditional holiday carols featuring lush, harmonious choral arrangements that capture the warm spirit of the season with elegant simplicity and rich vocal textures. The album showcases beloved classics such as Joy To The World, I Saw Three Ships, We Three Kings Of Orient Are, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, What Child Is This, The Holly And The Ivy, The First Nowell, and O Tannenbaum, many presented in engaging medleys that highlight the choir's signature smooth blend and musical sensitivity. As one of the standout easy-listening choral releases of its era, it helped popularize sophisticated yet accessible Christmas music for a broad audience and remains a fan favorite for its timeless, heartfelt interpretations that continue to evoke nostalgia and joy decades later. The Norman Luboff Choir, led by the renowned arranger and conductor, stood out for its wide-ranging repertoire and polished performances that brought folk and traditional songs to millions. Songs of Christmas and its companion holiday album were bestsellers for many years.