Chipmunks - Let's All Sing With David Seville (1959) Vinyl LP • Alvin Harmonica

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Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; some scuffing (front/back); surface impressions on front, discoloration with darker spots on back, "398" written in pencil near top of back, and music notes near right. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine shows wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier along bottom-edge. Developing split along right of top, break/split in both edges near left corner, moderate split from right corner of bottom. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. Writing near corner on inner-sleeve noting running time. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Yankee Doodle
2. Chipmunk Fun
3. The Little Dog
4. Old MacDonald Cha Cha Cha
5. Three Blind-(Folded) Mice
6. Alvin's Harmonica
7. Good Morning Song
8. Whistle While You Work
9. If You Love Me (Alouette)
10. Ragtime Cowboy Joe
11. Pop Goes The Weasel
12. The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)

About The Record:

Let's All Sing With David Seville by David Seville and the Chipmunks is a collection of novelty children's songs that blends traditional tunes like Yankee Doodle, Old MacDonald Cha Cha Cha, and Whistle While You Work with original tracks featuring the high-pitched voices of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. A unique aspect is its inclusion of the A-sides from the group's first three singles, showcasing the innovative speeded-up vocal technique pioneered by Ross Bagdasarian under his David Seville persona, which helped popularize the Chipmunks as a multimedia sensation. Historically significant as the debut album that built on the massive success of the Chipmunk characters, it later earned a Grammy Award for Best Album Created for Children in 1961. Fan-favorites include the playful Chipmunk Fun and the harmonica-driven Alvin's Harmonica, while the timeless holiday closer The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) remains a standout. The album itself reached No. 4 on the Billboard Best Selling Monophonic LP's chart, with hit singles The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) at No. 1, Alvin's Harmonica at No. 3, and Ragtime Cowboy Joe at No. 16.