George Strait – Merry Christmas Strait To You (LP, Album, Pinckneyville Pressing, 1986, MCA Records MCA-5800)

Why This Record Matters
Released in 1986, Merry Christmas Strait To You was George Strait's first Christmas album and has become one of the most enduring country holiday releases. Blending traditional Christmas standards with country originals such as "When It's Christmas Time In Texas" and the title track, it remains a seasonal favorite among country music fans.

Collector Note
Original 1986 U.S. Pinckneyville pressing on MCA Records (MCA-5800), mastered at Masterfonics. Copies that remain in the original shrink wrap are increasingly desirable, particularly during the holiday season, and this album continues to be one of George Strait's most collectible seasonal releases on vinyl.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG
Sleeve: VG+ (still in original shrink)

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Pinckneyville Pressing
Label: MCA Records – MCA-5800
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country, Holiday

Matrix / Runout
Side A: MCA-5789-MI-4 Masterfonics ◈-P-◈
Side B: MCA-5790-MI-3 Masterfonics ◈-P-◈

Tracklist

Side A
A1 White Christmas
A2 There's A New Kid In Town
A3 Winter Wonderland
A4 Merry Christmas Strait To You
A5 Away In A Manger

Side B
B1 For Christ's Sake, It's Christmas
B2 Frosty The Snowman
B3 When It's Christmas Time In Texas
B4 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
B5 What A Merry Christmas This Could Be

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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