{"product_id":"various-artists-the-chess-records-christmas-album-blue-frost-vinyl","title":"Various Artists | The Chess Records Christmas Album (Blue Frost) | Vinyl","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1950 by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess, Chess Records produced some of the most influential recordings of the 20th century and helped shape the sound of blues, R\u0026amp;B, rock, and soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 2025 to celebrate the label's 75th anniversary, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chess Records Christmas Album\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together 14 holiday recordings from the Chess catalog, mixing familiar Christmas favorites with some wonderful, lesser-known gems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuck Berry is represented by three tracks, including his rock \u0026amp; roll holiday classics \"Run Rudolph Run\" and \"Merry Christmas Baby.\" Elsewhere, you'll find the infectious doo-wop harmonies of The Moonglows on \"Hey Santa Claus,\" the song that plays briefly at the start of the shopping mall scene in \u003cem\u003eNational Lampoon's Christmas Vacation\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection also ventures into jazz, with the Ramsey Lewis Trio's \"Christmas Blues\" and Kenny Burrell's interpretation of \"Silent Night.\" And for those who enjoy digging a little deeper into the Christmas music catalog, there are some terrific obscurities from The Gems, Rotary Connection, Lenox Avenue, and The Salem Travelers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a wonderfully varied collection that showcases the musical diversity of Chess Records, from early rock \u0026amp; roll and Chicago blues to gospel, jazz, and soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special edition is pressed on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Frost vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and includes liner notes by music historian Mike Duquette. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic addition to any Christmas record collection, especially for those who enjoy the more soulful side of the holiday season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"'Tis the Soundtrack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67593897246883,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/4468\/5731\/files\/chess-records-christmas.jpg?v=1790922699","url":"https:\/\/shop.tisthesoundtrack.com\/products\/various-artists-the-chess-records-christmas-album-blue-frost-vinyl","provider":"'Tis the Soundtrack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}