UMe Releases Christmas Classics From The Beach Boys, Ella Fitzgerald, And More On Collectible 7” Vinyl
Other artists featured include Nat King Cole, Brenda Lee, and Frank Sinatra.
Available November 8 via UMe, some of the biggest holiday songs of all time will be released on collectible 7” color vinyl in time for the holidays.
Christmas music lovers and collectors alike can enjoy timeless yuletide classics from The Beach Boys, Brenda Lee, Burl Ives, Chuck Berry, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole and add a touch of vintage holiday spirit to their collections with these vibrant color vinyl records.
Each 7” platter features a beloved holiday hit on the A-side and another festive favorite on the B-side, making these releases perfect for both enjoying and displaying. These limited-edition records are a celebration of the season and a tribute to the enduring appeal of these legendary artists.
The Beach Boys’ classic Christmas songs “Little Saint Nick” and “Auld Lang Syne” epitomize the group’s unique ability to blend holiday cheer with their signature sunshiny sound.
Originally featured on their 1964 holiday record, The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album, “Little Saint Nick” is a Santa-fied spin on “Little Deuce Coupe” while the traditional Scottish New Year’s Eve anthem “Auld Lang Syne” is imbued with a harmonically rich arrangement and the band’s trademark melodies.
Recorded when she was just 13 years old in 1958 and originally released to modest success, Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” has endured to become one of the most beloved holiday songs of all time. In December 2023, 65 years after the song was first released, it reigned supreme as the No. 1 song in the U.S., topping the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time.
At the age of 78 Lee became the oldest artist ever to top the Hot 100, later breaking her own record a week later at the age of 79. “Rockin’” is backed with the Cajun Christmas tune “Papa Noel,” just like it was when originally released as a single.
With his smooth baritone and warm delivery, Burl Ives is synonymous with holiday music and his renditions of “A Holly Jolly Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer are two of his most beloved seasonal staples. The songs were first popularized in the classic 1964 television special, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” sung by Ives as Sam the Snowman, and deliver instant feel-good nostalgia.
Check out the full collection of UMe 7” Christmas releases below:
The Beach Boys: “Little Saint Nick” / “Auld Lang Syne” on “Ice Blue” vinyl
Brenda Lee: “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” / “Papa Noel” on “Translucent Emerald” vinyl
Burl Ives: “A Holly Jolly Christmas” / “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” on “Opaque Snow White” vinyl
Chuck Berry: “Run Rudolph Run” / “Merry Christmas Baby” on “Evergreen” vinyl
Ella Fitzgerald: “Sleigh Ride” / “Jingle Bells” on “Apple Red” vinyl
Frank Sinatra: “Jingle Bells” / “Silent Night” on “Evergreen” vinyl
Nat King Cole: “The Christmas Song” / “Deck The Hall” on “Opaque Baby Blue” vinyl
