{"product_id":"ms-6499","title":"Leonard Bernstein - The Joy Of Christmas (1963) Vinyl LP • Silent Night, Carols","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e MS-6499\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Chorale, Christian\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 ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional light-crackles; light clicks near beginning of \"Joy to the World\"  (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing, discoloration with darker spots (front\/back); \"Rules for use\" sticker near front bottom-left, writing near top center and spot of sticker residue near center right. Inner-sleeve is original (lyrics\/credits); library stamp on one side. Spine is mostly readable with wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge with split near center. Corners show wear. Opening is crisp with signs of  use and divots with tape on one inside edge. (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\u003eO Come, All Ye Faithful\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Twelfth Night Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAway In A Manger\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCarol Of The Bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Animal Carol (The Friendly Beasts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Twelve Days Of Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eO Little Town Of Bethlehem\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePatapan (Willie, Take Your Drum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eJoy To The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLullay My Liking\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGod Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLa Virgen Lava Pañales\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDeck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eJoseph Dearest, Joseph Mine\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOnce In Royal David's City\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSilent Night, Holy Night\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 Joy Of Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e, by Leonard Bernstein, is a beloved Christmas album featuring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the New York Philharmonic, with Richard P. Condie directing the choir. This recording stands out for its sophisticated orchestral arrangements of classic carols, blending the renowned choral power of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with Bernstein's dynamic conducting. A unique aspect is its inclusion of lesser-known selections like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Animal Carol\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Twelfth Night Song\u003c\/span\u003e alongside timeless favorites such as \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eO Come, All Ye Faithful\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eAway in a Manger\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eCarol of the Bells\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Twelve Days of Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eJoy to the World\u003c\/span\u003e. It holds historical significance as one of Leonard Bernstein's few forays into holiday repertoire and a notable collaboration between a prominent classical conductor, a major American orchestra, and the iconic choir. The album itself became a hit, achieving RIAA Gold certification and reaching No. 8 on the Billboard charts in its era, while enduring as a cherished seasonal classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52967753777433,"sku":"MS-6499","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-leonard_bernstein-the_joy_of_christmas.jpg?v=1786242062","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/ms-6499","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}