The Chess Records Christmas Album (LP Vinyl)
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Chess Records built the architecture of American popular music from a storefront on South Michigan Avenue, and the label's holiday output carries that same electric charge. Chuck Berry's "Run Rudolph Run" alone reshaped what a Christmas song could be, borrowing the bones of "Johnny B. Goode" and turning them loose on Saint Nick, while the gospel quartets and vocal groups here represent a Chicago scene that ran deep long before rock and roll had a name.
Limited blue colored vinyl LP pressing. Santa, take the freeway down! 'The Chess Records Christmas Album' gathers holiday classics and hidden gems from the legendary Chicago label. Highlights include Chuck Berry's yuletide staples "Run Rudolph Run" and "Merry Christmas Baby," the joyful harmonies of The Moonglows' "Hey Santa Claus," the jazz brilliance of Ramsey Lewis and Kenny Burrell, plus rarities from The Soul Stirrers, The Salem Travelers, Lenox Avenue, and more. From gospel to soul to electric blues, 'The Chess Records Christmas Album' is a celebration of the label's 75-year legacy and a welcome alternative to the usual jingled bells and decked halls.
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
UPC: 602488000345
Label: Verve
Release Date: 11.14.25
Format: LP Vinyl