If you want to get in the Christmas spirit, there's no better way than by listening to some of your favorite artists as they perform some of our favorite songs. From Michael Bublé and Bing Crosby to Kelly Clarkson and Mariah Carey, here are 10 vinyl records that are sure to make you feel like Santa Claus himself handed them directly to you.
Michael Bublé – Christmas
Excellent. Sublimely orchestrated and arranged, with a plethora of instruments ranging from the piano to the ukulele. You'll feel like you're right there next to Michael Bublé as he sings these timeless classics for you. With his smooth voice and effortless sense of rhythm, this is an album that all music lovers will enjoy no matter what their musical tastes are. It's perfect for playing around the Christmas tree or windowsill; just make sure your neighbors don't hear!
Bing Crosby – Merry Christmas
The first Christmas album released by a single artist, this record was released in 1948, and it features some of the most popular holiday songs of all time. It's become one of the best-selling holiday albums ever with over 20 million copies sold worldwide.
Sia - Everyday Is Christmas
Sia's Christmas album, Everyday Is Christmas, is a must-have for anyone who loves the holidays. The Australian singer has had a long and successful career as a pop diva, but this album is definitely her best work. Sia's voice is perfect for Christmas music—she can deliver soaring harmonies that will make your heart melt while still managing to sound cool and understated at the same time. Her songs are also great because they're not just traditional holiday standards; they include modern classics like "Baby It's Cold Outside" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Plus, any friend who gets this gift will thank you forever!
Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas
Mariah Carey's 1994 Merry Christmas album is a perennial favorite for holiday music lovers. This timeless album features the classic All I Want For Christmas Is You and it has sold over 10 million copies worldwide in just two decades!
Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas
It's a shame that this is the only Christmas song Elvis ever recorded. It's such an amazing performance and it's beautiful, so I can understand why he didn't want to record any more Christmas tracks. The version of Blue Christmas here is taken from his album Elvis' Christmas Album (1957) and was recorded on October 9th 1960. This particular track was a number one hit for five weeks in the UK when released as a single on December 11th 1992 after being re-mastered by Nick Patrick under Sony Music Entertainment at Abbey Road Studios.
Wham! - Last Christmas
This is the perfect Christmas pop song. George Michael wrote it in 1984, the same year I was born, and it was released on his second album Faith. It reached number 1 on both the UK Singles Chart and in Ireland, number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 in Australia.
It's easy to see why this became such a popular Christmas single: it's catchy as hell! The lyrics are also pretty funny too: "Last Christmas/I gave you my heart/But the very next day/You gave it away."
Kelly Clarkson – Wrapped in Red
The 2013 album Wrapped in Red by singer Kelly Clarkson is a nice choice if you're looking for something traditional and elegant. The album includes several covers of Christmas classics, like "White Christmas" and "Silent Night." If that sounds good to you, then this album's for you!
Norah Jones – I Dream Of Christmas
Norah Jones is a Grammy award-winning musician. She’s also a devout Christian, and her love for Christmas music is apparent in the album I Dream of Christmas, which features traditional songs like “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” These renditions are both soothing and joyous. If you want to add some holiday cheer to your day-to-day life, this record will do the trick.
Stevie Wonder - Someday At Christmas
Stevie Wonder's Someday At Christmas is a classic. You probably already have it, but if not, it's one of those albums you'll want to get your hands on before the holidays are over.
The album was originally released in 1969 and featured songs by some of the biggest names in pop music like Diana Ross and Elton John. Now, it's available on vinyl for the first time since 1985! It comes with brand new liner notes written by Daptone Records co-owner Gabriel Roth that explain how we got here: "In many ways this album is about family," he writes. "This record was made during a period when Stevie had not been writing much and was taking care of his baby son... He felt like he needed inspiration from somewhere." The result? A set of classic holiday tunes sung by some of today's most influential artists—and one new original song called "Black December" added just for us!
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve is an album by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The album was released on October 11, 2010. The album peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top Holiday Albums chart and stayed there for 3 weeks.
Conclusion
We hope you’ve found this list of 10 Christmas vinyl records worth having helpful in your search for the perfect gift for that special someone. If we missed any one of these great albums, let us know! We would love to hear what else made our list.