Holiday Strings - Silent Night (1966) Vinyl LP • Christmas, Joy to the World

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Vinyl plays with occasional crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light scuffing, small surface impressions and small surface abrasions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine has no-text and wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Developing split near center of top. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. O Come All Ye Faithful
2. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
4. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
5. Deck The Halls
6. Joy To The World
7. The First Noel
8. Good King Wenceslas
9. O Holy Night
10. We Three Kings Of Orient Are
11. Silent Night

About The Record:

Silent Night by Holiday Strings, is a collection of instrumental string arrangements of traditional Christmas carols performed in a lush, orchestral style that evokes a warm holiday atmosphere with serene and reverent interpretations without vocals. The album showcases classic pieces like O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, Deck The Halls, Joy To The World, The First Noel, and the title track Silent Night among others. A unique aspect is its budget-friendly vintage appeal as a generic holiday release often associated with labels like Diplomat, making it a staple for background seasonal listening in homes during the era of easy-listening instrumental music. It contributes to the long tradition of string ensemble Christmas recordings that popularized carols in instrumental form for broad audiences. Fan favorites typically include the title track and upbeat renditions of Joy To The World and Deck The Halls for their familiar melodies and soothing string textures.