Carpenters – Christmas Once More (Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Black Vinyl, 2024, A&M Records 602465696141 / UMe 656 961-1)

Why This Record Matters
Christmas Once More brings together 16 Carpenters holiday recordings curated by Richard Carpenter, drawing from the group’s Christmas releases across several decades. The collection includes “Sleigh Ride,” “Merry Christmas, Darling” with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and other seasonal favorites in a newly remixed and remastered set.

Collector Note
This black-vinyl edition was released in 2024 on A&M Records and UMe, with the back shrink sticker identifying the copy as made in the Czech Republic. The sealed copy has the front hype sticker and includes the inner sheet with liner notes and credits.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: M factory sealed and presumed unplayed black vinyl
Sleeve: NM factory sealed

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Black Vinyl
Label: A&M Records – 602465696141, UMe – 656 961-1
Country: Worldwide
Released: Nov 1, 2024
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Ballad, Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Vocal, Holiday

Matrix / Runout
Not inspected due to sealed condition.

Tracklist
Side A
A1 It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
A2 Happy Holiday
A3 The Christmas Waltz
A4 Sleigh Ride
A5 It's Christmas Time / Sleep Well, Little Children
A6 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
A7 Christ Is Born
A8 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Side B
B1 Merry Christmas, Darling (R.P.O. Version)
B2 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
B3 (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays
B4 Little Altar Boy
B5 The First Snowfall / Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
B6 My Favorite Things
B7 White Christmas
B8 Ave Maria

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II (when applicable).
Stored in protective outer sleeve.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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