Elvis Presley – Elvis' Christmas Album (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | Electronic Stereo)

Elvis Presley – Elvis' Christmas Album was first released in October 1957 on RCA Victor and spent four weeks at No. 1 on the US album chart. This edition in the RCA International series has twelve tracks: besides the Christmas songs and the later additions "If Every Day Was Like Christmas" and "Mama Liked The Roses", it includes the two gospel songs "(There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)" and "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" by Thomas A. Dorsey. This copy is the German reissue with catalogue numbers INTS 1126 and 26.21199; sleeve and label are marked "Electronic Stereo". The exact year of this edition is not stated.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA International INTS 1126 (e) / 26.21199
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Electronic Stereo
• Pressing: DE reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: not stated (original: 1957)
• Genre: Beat & Rock ’n’ Roll, Pop, Christmas

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S EP8).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay W. Johnson)
2. Silent Night (Joseph Mohr/Franz Gruber)
3. White Christmas (Irving Berlin)
4. Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller)
5. I'll Be Home For Christmas (Kim Gannon/Walter Kent/Buck Ram)
6. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) (Thomas A. Dorsey)

Side B

1. If Every Day Was Like Christmas (Red West)
2. Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane) (Gene Autry/Oakley Haldeman)
3. Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem (Phillips Brooks/Lewis Redner)
4. Santa, Bring My Baby Back (To Me) (Aaron Schroeder/Claude Demetrius)
5. Mama Liked The Roses (Johnny Christopher)
6. Take My Hand, Precious Lord (Thomas A. Dorsey)

Personnel

Elvis Presley (vocals). Backing vocals on the 1957 recordings: The Jordanaires (Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins, Neal Matthews, Hugh Jarrett) and Millie Kirkham. The 1957 tracks were recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, produced by Steve Sholes. "Mama Liked The Roses" comes from the 1969 Memphis sessions, arranged by Glen D. Hardin according to the back cover.

FAQ

What does "Electronic Stereo" mean?
The 1957 recordings were made in mono. For stereo editions the mono signal was processed electronically afterwards to create a stereo effect. The "Electronic Stereo" marking indicates this, so the 1957 tracks are not true stereo recordings.

How does this edition differ from others?
It has twelve tracks, including two gospel songs that are missing from the common ten-track RCA Camden and Pickwick version.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. For the sleeve, VG+ stands for light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Elvis Presley records?
Yes, for example the US Pickwick edition of Elvis' Christmas Album with ten tracks, the gospel album His Hand In Mine or How Great Thou Art. More titles are in our Beat & Rock ’n’ Roll collection.