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Merry Christmas is the fourth studio album and first Christmas album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released by Columbia Records on October 28, 1994, at the peak of the initial stretch of Carey's career, between Music Box (1993) and Daydream (1995). The album features cover versions of popular Christmas songs in addition to original material. Carey worked with Walter Afanasieff, with whom she wrote all of the original tracks, as well as producing Carey's interpretations of the covered material. Three singles were released from the album, of which "All I Want for Christmas Is You" went on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time and the best-selling Christmas ringtone in the United States.
Critical response to the album's Christmas theme was mixed. Some music critics complimented the gospel and soul-infused vocals and even called it Carey's best album to date. Re-released on multiple occasions in various colors, this listing is pressed on clear vinyl with white, red and green splatter. Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered.
Certifications: 7x Platinum (AU), Platinum (NZ), Platinum (EUR)
Community Rating: 4.7/5.0 (40 ratings on Discogs)
Tracklist
Side A
A1. Silent Night
A2. All I Want For Christmas Is You
A3. O Holy Night
A4. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
A5. Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)
Side B
B1. Joy To The World
B2. Jesus Born On This Day
B3. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
B4. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria (In Excelsis Deo)
B5. Jesus Oh What A Wonderful Child
B6. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Critical Acclaim
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 2/4 — Steve Dollar
- Philadelphia Daily News: 1.5/4 — Jonathan Takiff
- The Province: 3.5/5 — Tom Harrison
- The Tampa Tribune: 2/4 — Tom Jackson
A must-have for fans of Mariah Carey and Christmas and holiday vinyl collectors.
