{"product_id":"lpm-3612","title":"Henry Mancini - A Merry Mancini Christmas LPM-3612 (1966) Vinyl LP • Holiday","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e LPM-3612\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, 1970s, Big Band \u0026amp; Swing, Jazz Pop, Singer-Songwriter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\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 ;\"\u003eMono pressing. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light scuffing and surface impressions, surface impressions (front\/back); Slight discoloration on back. Inner-sleeve is original (RCA ads). Spine is easy-to-read with some wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge, wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (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\u003eThe Little Drummer Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedley:  Jingle Bells; Sleigh Ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedley:  Winter Wonderland; Silver Bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedley:  Frosty The Snowman; Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhite Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCarol For Another Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedley:  Silent Night; O Holy Night; O Little Town Of Bethlehem\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedley:  God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Deck The Halls; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedley:  We Three Kings Of Orient Are; O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles); Joy To The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedley:  It Came Upon A Midnight Clear; Away In A Manger; The First Noel\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 ;\"\u003eA Merry Mancini Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e is a festive album featuring orchestral and choral arrangements of classic Christmas songs alongside an original composition, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eCarol for Another Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e, written for the 1964 television film of the same name. The album, which peaked at No. 12 on Billboard's Best Bets For Christmas Album chart in 1970, is celebrated for Mancini’s lush, jazz-inflected arrangements that blend nostalgia with his signature sophisticated style. Critics, including Billboard and AllMusic’s Stephen Thomas Erlewine, praised its fresh yet familiar take on holiday standards, making it an ideal holiday record for gatherings. Historically significant for its contribution to the Christmas music genre, it showcases Mancini’s ability to elevate traditional carols with his distinctive orchestral flair. No specific tracks from the album were noted as hit singles, but standout arrangements include \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Little Drummer Boy\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eJingle Bells\/Sleigh Ride\u003c\/span\u003e medley, and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eWhite Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793861275929,"sku":"LPM-3612","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-henry_mancini-a_merry_mancini_christmas_lpm_3612.jpg?v=1783555038","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/lpm-3612","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}