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This index presents a selected discography of the best and/or most important various artist Christmas albums and soundtracks, organized by album name. Whenever possible, the listings are accompanied by links to the album art; to a place to buy the album (usually Amazon); and to my review of the album. Admittedly, the list skews heavily towards my preference for all things that rock, roll, swing, and twang. But, nothing's perfect - especially me and my crazy list. Please send additions, submissions, corrections, criticisms, and suggestions via email.
| Title | Date | Image | Buy | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&M Records 1997 In-Store Christmas Sampler (promotional) | 1997 | image | buy | |
| A&M Records Christmas Sampler (promotional) - above two catalog surveys from Universal-distributed label; all tracks commercially available elsewhere |
1993 | image | buy | |
| Acoustic Christmas - adult alternative recordings on Columbia Records |
1990 | image | buy | review |
| Alfred Burt Christmas Carols Golden Anniversary Collection - popular artists perform songs by writer of "Star Carol" and "Caroling, Caroling" |
2009 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2005-2011 | 2012 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2012 (EP) - same cover art as above |
2012 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2013 | 2013 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2014 | 2014 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2015 | 2015 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2016 | 2016 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2017 | 2017 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2019 - yes, they skipped 2018... |
2019 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2020 | 2020 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2022 - yes, they skipped 2021... |
2022 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2023 | 2023 | image | buy | |
| Alice Cooper's Taste Of Christmas Pudding 2024 - above albums spotlight annual concerts dating back to 2001 and compilations dating back to 2005; proceeds benefit Cooper's Solid Rock foundation and Phoenix's Rock Teen Center |
2024 | image | buy | |
| All I Want For Christmas (soundtrack) - features the hard-to-find Stephen Bishop song "All I Want" |
1991 | image | buy | |
| All Is Bright - Amazon exclusive playlist featuring all-new recordings by female vocalists |
2014 | image | buy | |
| All Ready For the 25th? Wishing You A Sartorial Christmas - a very English compilation from London-based label Sartorial Records featuring songs by former Soft Boys Robyn Hitchcock and Kimberley Rew |
2012 | image | buy | |
| All-Star Christmas - mixed bag of 17 superstar Christmas songs on Epic Records |
2000 | image | buy | |
| All-Star Country Christmas (Capitol) - 2-LP, 20-song collection of vintage recordings |
1970 | image | buy | |
| All-Star Country Christmas (Hip-O) - contemporary collection from Universal catalog imprint |
1999 | image | buy | |
| All-Star Salute To Christmas - oddball collection of artists (Iggy Pop, Donna Fargo) compiled by Cleopatra Records |
2009 | image | buy | |
| All Wrapped Up | 2008 | image | buy | |
| All Wrapped Up Vol. 2 - above two are Target exclusives featuring youth-oriented artists like the Jonas Brothers |
2009 | image | buy | |
| Alligator Records Christmas Collection | 1992 | image | buy | |
| Alligator Records Genuine Houserockin' Christmas - above two original recordings from the Chicago-based blues label |
2003 | image | buy | |
| Alligator Stomp: Cajun Christmas - part of a 5-volume cajun/zydeco series; one of the historic Rhino compilations |
1992 | image | buy | review |
| Ally McBeal: A Very Ally Christmas - featuring vocalist Vonda Shepard and cast members from TV show |
2000 | image | buy | |
| Alternative Christmas (Alternative Addiction) - MP3 download, mainly obscure indie bands |
2008 | image | buy | |
| Alternative Christmas (Crimson) - 2-CD collection from Demon-distributed UK label |
2014 | image | buy | |
| Alternative Rock Xmas - Capitol catalog spanning 25 years; initially sold exclusively at Best Buy |
2007 | image | buy | |
| Amazon Originals: Holiday - loose playlist of exclusive tracks, about a third of them newly released |
2020 | image | buy | |
| American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics - performances by contestants in the popular reality TV show |
2003 | image | buy | |
| American Song-Poem Christmas - collection of professional songs written to amateurs lyrics |
2003 | image | buy | |
| Americana Christmas - new and vintage recordings of American roots music |
2014 | image | buy | |
| And They Killed Christmas - novelties and oddities 1968-2015; subtitled "the official holiday album for the demented, dejected, and depressed..." |
2016 | image | buy | |
| Angels Sing (soundtrack) - family movie starring Connie Britton and Harry Connick; album features mostly Texas artists, some of whom also appear in the film |
2013 | image | buy | |
| Animaniacs: Hip-Hopera Christmas - cartoon series based on Warner Brothers Looney Tunes mythology; also released Helloooo Holidays! (1993) |
1997 | image | buy | |
| Annapolis Christmas | 1998 | image | buy | |
| Annapolis Christmas II | 1999 | image | buy | |
| Annapolis Christmas Live - recorded live December 16-17, 2008 - above three sprung from long-running annual concert at Ram’s Head Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland and led to founding of Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians (AMFM) |
2009 | image | buy | |
| Another Christmas Gift For You From Sonic Trout Records - alternative rock tribute to and parody of famous Phil Spector LP |
2004 | image | buy | |
| Another Rockin' Christmas - roots rock compilation from Run Wild Records focusing the Washington D.C. area |
1995 | image | buy | |
| Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Have Yourself A Meaty Little Christmas - holiday tunes from Meatwad, a character on the long-running show on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim; includes cameo performances by Neko Case and Schoolly D, who also wrote and performed the show's theme song |
2009 | image | buy | |
| An Asian Man Christmas (EP) - California indie label's brief digital compilation |
2011 | image | buy | |
| Astray In The Manger - Popllama cassette, probably just made for family and friends |
1982 | image | buy | |
| Austin Christmas Collection Vol. 1 | 1981 | image | buy | review |
| Austin Christmas Collection Vol. 2 | 1983 | image | buy | review |
| Austin Christmas Collection Vol. 3 - above three issued locally in Austin, Texas, by Felicity Records; highlights collected on CD as Texas Christmas Collection (1992) |
1984 | image | buy | review |
| Austin Rhythm & Blues Christmas - original LP issued by Austin Records |
1983 | image | buy | review |
| Austin Rhythm & Blues Christmas - LP reissued with new cover by Epic Records in 1986; reissued on CD in 1994; CD remastered in 2001 |
1986 | image | buy | review |
| Average Joe's Muddy Christmas - collection of "hick hop" or "redneck rap" |
2012 | image | buy | |
| Awesome 80's Christmas - truth in advertising... TV album, I presume |
2008 | image | buy |