{"product_id":"slp-7008","title":"Gordon MacRae - Firestone: Your Christmas Favorites, Volume 3 (1964) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e MLP-7008\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Christian, 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 Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good (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 ;\"\u003eCollectors album. Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; and surface impressions, slight discoloration (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear (printed off-center). Shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Mono Pressing (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\u003eMedley (The Columbus Boychoir and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGesu Bambino (Roberta Peters and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePanis Angelicus (Franco Corelli and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Holly And The Ivy (Martha Wright and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGo Tell It On The Mountain (Gordon MacRae and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedley (The Columbus Boychoir and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eO Holy Night (Franco Corelli and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Little Drummer Boy (The Columbus Boychoir and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAve Maria (Roberta Peters )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSleigh Ride (Gordon MacRae and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSilver Bells (Martha Wright and The Firestone Chorus )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhite Christmas (Gordon MacRae, Martha Wright, and The Firestone Chorus )\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 ;\"\u003eFirestone: Your Christmas Favorites, Volume 3\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e, released in 1964 by the Firestone Tire \u0026amp; Rubber Company, represents the third volume in a cherished series of holiday albums that were affordably sold at tire stores to boost seasonal sales and became a nostalgic tradition for many American families during the 1960s and 1970s. This compilation features renowned baritone Gordon MacRae alongside soprano Roberta Peters, tenor Franco Corelli, vocalist Martha Wright, and The Columbus Boychoir, all accompanied by The Firestone Chorus and Orchestra under the direction of Joe Harnell. The album blends sacred carols and secular favorites through medleys and solo performances, showcasing a warm, orchestral holiday sound typical of the era's promotional recordings. Historically, the Firestone series exemplified innovative corporate marketing by partnering with major artists to deliver accessible, high-quality Christmas music, often priced at just a dollar, fostering generational memories of festive listening. Standout tracks include timeless hits like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eWhite Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e (performed by MacRae, Wright, and chorus), \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSilver Bells\u003c\/span\u003e (Martha Wright), and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSleigh Ride\u003c\/span\u003e (Gordon MacRae), which highlight the album's enduring appeal with their classic status as chart-topping holiday standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793869009177,"sku":"SLP-7008","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-gordon_macrae-firestone_your_christmas_favorites_volume_3-04.jpg?v=1783555119","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/slp-7008","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}