Gordon MacRae - Firestone: Your Christmas Favorites, Volume 3 (1964) Vinyl LP

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Collectors 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.)

Tracks:

1. Medley (The Columbus Boychoir and The Firestone Chorus )
2. Gesu Bambino (Roberta Peters and The Firestone Chorus )
3. Panis Angelicus (Franco Corelli and The Firestone Chorus )
4. The Holly And The Ivy (Martha Wright and The Firestone Chorus )
5. Go Tell It On The Mountain (Gordon MacRae and The Firestone Chorus )
6. Medley (The Columbus Boychoir and The Firestone Chorus )
7. O Holy Night (Franco Corelli and The Firestone Chorus )
8. The Little Drummer Boy (The Columbus Boychoir and The Firestone Chorus )
9. Ave Maria (Roberta Peters )
10. Sleigh Ride (Gordon MacRae and The Firestone Chorus )
11. Silver Bells (Martha Wright and The Firestone Chorus )
12. White Christmas (Gordon MacRae, Martha Wright, and The Firestone Chorus )

About The Record:

Firestone: Your Christmas Favorites, Volume 3, released in 1964 by the Firestone Tire & 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 White Christmas (performed by MacRae, Wright, and chorus), Silver Bells (Martha Wright), and Sleigh Ride (Gordon MacRae), which highlight the album's enduring appeal with their classic status as chart-topping holiday standards.