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Few holiday records have earned the kind of permanent cultural status that Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas holds. Originally released in 1965 to accompany the beloved CBS special, Guaraldi's warm, jazz-inflected score — built around gentle piano, brushed drums, and that iconic "Linus and Lucy" groove — became the sound of Christmas for generations. It's since been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, and certified 5x Platinum in the US. The Discogs community rates it 4.9 out of 5.0 across nearly 50 ratings, which tells you everything about how collectors feel about it.
This 2025 Target-exclusive anniversary reissue presses the album on Christmas Tree Green vinyl and includes a 22x11" anniversary poster — a display-worthy package that goes well beyond a standard repress. It's a limited edition release produced with archival care by Cheryl Pawelski and Mark Piro alongside the Fantasy Records catalog team.
1965 original | Fantasy Records | 2025 Anniversary Reissue | Limited Edition | Target Exclusive | Christmas Tree Green Vinyl | Includes 22x11" Poster | Jazz / Soundtrack
Certifications: 5x Platinum (US)
Community Rating: 4.9/5.0 (47 ratings on Discogs)
Tracklist
Side A
A1. O Tannenbaum
A2. What Child Is This
A3. My Little Drum
A4. Linus and Lucy
A5. Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental)
Side B
B1. Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal)
B2. Skating
B3. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
B4. Christmas Is Coming
B5. Für Elise
B6. The Christmas Song
B7. Greensleeves
A must-have for fans of Vince Guaraldi Trio and jazz and stage & screen vinyl collectors.
