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Release date: 08-11-2007 ( originally released in 1957 ) 2007 German Speakers Corner limited edition 12-track LP pressed on 180gram VIRGIN VINYL, Elvis' 4th longplayer, originally released in October 1957 - wild rock’n’roll and Christian spirituality at Christmastide are impossible to bring together musically, one might think. But Elvis certainly pulled off this feat in his 'Christmas Album' with its mixture of popular Christmas songs and seasonal evergreens, presented in sealed gatefold sleeve with replica photo booklet and gold 'present tag' sticker! Tracks: 01. Santa Claus Is Back in Town 02. White Christmas 03. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) 04. I'll Be Home for Christmas 05. Blue Christmas 06. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 07. O Little Town of Bethlehem 08. Silent Night 09. Peace in the Valley - The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley 10. I Believe - The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley 11. Take My Hand, Precious Lord - The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley 12. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) - The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley Wild rock’n’roll and Christian spirituality at Christmastide are impossible to bring together musically, one might think. But Elvis, who in the Fifties was climbing as steadily up the ladder of success as Father Christmas coursed the sky in his sleigh, certainly pulled off this feat in his "Christmas Album" with its mixture of popular Christmas songs and seasonal evergreens. The 'King' delivers a rocking version of "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" just as successfully as "Peace In The Valley", an inspirational gospel song praising nature. Of course it goes without saying that "White Christmas" – the most-recorded Christmas hit, which in the Bing Crosby version alone achieved sales of 35 million – is included on the album. And Elvis’s sentimental interpretation of "Silent Night" may well have made its contribution to the immortality of the former truck driver from Tennessee. Back on this earth the original LP exchanges hands for around US$ 500 when the gift tag is still attached. And because it’s Christmas, the coveted sticker can be found on the re-release.
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