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What the “40 Essential Christmas Albums” list is
The title belongs to a Rolling Stone feature selecting Christmas albums across several musical traditions. “Essential” signals the magazine’s editorial judgment; it is not a measured rating or a claim that these are the only important holiday records. The available contents excerpt shows a broad mix of jazz, soul, pop, country, and soundtrack-related releases.
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The Ultimate Christmas Collection | $12.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Ultimate Christmas Collection | $13.98 | Buy on Amazon |
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The Best of Jackson 5: The Christmas Collection | $13.98 | Buy on Amazon |
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The Christmas Collection | $16.80 | Buy on Amazon |
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20th Century Masters: The Best of Burl Ives - The Christmas Collection | $9.99 | Buy on Amazon |
A Verve Records/UMe press release dated 2020 reports that Rolling Stone placed Ella Fitzgerald’s Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas at No. 1. That confirms the top position, but not the remaining ranking. Verve Records/UMe
Sixteen documented entries
A Yes24 book listing reproduces a section headed “40 Essential Christmas Albums” and names the following 16 entries. They are a documented excerpt, not a verified complete list, and their sequence below should not be read as the original ranking.
#1 Best Overall
- Ella Fitzgerald, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas
- Phil Spector, A Christmas Gift for You
- The Staple Singers, The 25th Day of December
- James Brown, James Brown’s Funky Christmas
- Elvis Presley, Elvis Christmas Album
- Vince Guaraldi Trio, A Charlie Brown Christmas
- George Jones and Tammy Wynette, The Classic Christmas Album
- Various Artists, Christmas in Soulsville
- Willie Nelson, Pretty Paper
- The Beatles, The Beatles Christmas Album
- The Beach Boys, Christmas Album
- Bing Crosby, White Christmas
- Various Artists, A Very Special Christmas
- Sufjan Stevens, Songs for Christmas
- Frank Sinatra, A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra
- Various Artists, Where Will You Be Christmas Day?
Yes24’s contents listing is the source for these titles. It does not establish the other 24 entries or verify the original list’s ordering.
What the excerpt suggests about the selection
The documented albums range from Ella Fitzgerald’s jazz to James Brown’s funk, the Staple Singers’ soul, country records by Willie Nelson and George Jones and Tammy Wynette, and soundtrack-associated music such as Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. Familiar pop and vocal standards sit alongside compilations and less narrowly categorized collections. This variety is visible in the excerpt; it should not be taken as a description of every entry in the full feature.
Rank #2
- Jackson 5- Ultimate Christmas Collection
Finding an edition of Ella Fitzgerald’s No. 1 album
A retailer lists a colored-vinyl edition of Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas, while the 2020 Verve/UMe release independently reports the album’s No. 1 placement. The evidence does not establish the retailer’s current stock, price, pressing details, bonus tracks, or regional availability. Check the exact listing for those details before buying. Verve Records/UMe
For the other documented titles, the available sources do not confirm current editions or availability in any particular format. A title appearing in a list is not proof that a specific CD or vinyl pressing is currently offered.
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Rank #4
- Shrink-wrapped
Rank #3
- Jackson 5- Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters
What remains unverified
- The complete set of 40 albums and the original feature’s full ordering are not established by the available sources.
- The No. 1 placement is documented; positions for the other titles are not.
- Current format, pressing, bonus content, price, and availability require confirmation from current edition listings.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
