Various Artists – A Very Special Christmas 3 (CD, 1997, A&M Records 31454 0764 2, PMDC Pressing)

Why This CD Matters
A Very Special Christmas 3 is the third installment in the benefit-album series created in support of Special Olympics, pairing contemporary artists with traditional and newly written holiday material. The 16-track program includes Sting, The Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt, Sheryl Crow, Enya, Chris Cornell with Eleven, Mary J. Blige, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Tracy Chapman, and Patti Smith. Its unusually broad mix of alternative rock, pop, soul, hip-hop, blues, and folk performers makes it a distinctive snapshot of popular music in the late 1990s.

Collector Note
This 1997 U.S. A&M Records edition carries catalog number 31454 0764 2 and barcode 731454076425 and was made by PMDC, USA. It is packaged in a standard jewel case with black tray, and this copy includes the booklet. The release features Keith Haring artwork and was issued with ℗ and © 1997 credited to Special Olympics International, Inc.

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

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, PMDC Pressing
Label: A&M Records – 31454 0764 2
Country: US
Released: September 23, 1997
Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, Blues Rock, Soul, Neo Soul, Classic Rock, Holiday

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Sting – I Saw Three Ships – 1:41
The Smashing Pumpkins – Christmastime – 3:16
Natalie Merchant – Children Go Where I Send Thee – 5:12
Rev Run & The Christmas All Stars Featuring Mase, Puff Daddy, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Salt N' Pepa, Onyx & Keith Murray – Santa Baby – 4:00
No Doubt – Oi To The World – 2:40
Sheryl Crow – Blue Christmas – 3:30
Blues Traveler – Christmas – 5:42
Enya – Oíche Chiun (Silent Night) – 3:46
Hootie & The Blowfish – The Christmas Song – 3:12
Chris Cornell With Eleven – Ave Maria – 6:10
Mary J. Blige Featuring Angie Martinez – Christmas In The City – 4:34
Jonny Lang – Santa Claus Is Back In Town – 4:22
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds – Christmas Song – 5:09
Steve Winwood – Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand – 2:25
Tracy Chapman – O Holy Night – 4:31
Patti Smith – We Three Kings – 5:47

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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