{"product_id":"various-artists-a-very-special-christmas-3-cd-1997-a-m-records-31454-0764-2-pmdc-pressing","title":"Various Artists – A Very Special Christmas 3 (CD, 1997, A\u0026M Records 31454 0764 2, PMDC Pressing)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy This CD Matters\u003cbr\u003eA 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003eThis 1997 U.S. A\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eCD: VG+\u003cbr\u003eCase: VG+\u003cbr\u003eBooklet: VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: CD, Album, PMDC Pressing\u003cbr\u003eLabel: A\u0026amp;M Records – 31454 0764 2\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: September 23, 1997\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Rock, Funk \/ Soul, Pop\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, Blues Rock, Soul, Neo Soul, Classic Rock, Holiday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eNot specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSting – I Saw Three Ships – 1:41\u003cbr\u003eThe Smashing Pumpkins – Christmastime – 3:16\u003cbr\u003eNatalie Merchant – Children Go Where I Send Thee – 5:12\u003cbr\u003eRev Run \u0026amp; The Christmas All Stars Featuring Mase, Puff Daddy, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Salt N' Pepa, Onyx \u0026amp; Keith Murray – Santa Baby – 4:00\u003cbr\u003eNo Doubt – Oi To The World – 2:40\u003cbr\u003eSheryl Crow – Blue Christmas – 3:30\u003cbr\u003eBlues Traveler – Christmas – 5:42\u003cbr\u003eEnya – Oíche Chiun (Silent Night) – 3:46\u003cbr\u003eHootie \u0026amp; The Blowfish – The Christmas Song – 3:12\u003cbr\u003eChris Cornell With Eleven – Ave Maria – 6:10\u003cbr\u003eMary J. Blige Featuring Angie Martinez – Christmas In The City – 4:34\u003cbr\u003eJonny Lang – Santa Claus Is Back In Town – 4:22\u003cbr\u003eDave Matthews \u0026amp; Tim Reynolds – Christmas Song – 5:09\u003cbr\u003eSteve Winwood – Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand – 2:25\u003cbr\u003eTracy Chapman – O Holy Night – 4:31\u003cbr\u003ePatti Smith – We Three Kings – 5:47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eCleaned with alcohol swabs.\u003cbr\u003eShipped in protective CD bags.\u003cbr\u003eCracked cases replaced before shipping.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47870579605681,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_63_5c29145c-e0b1-45a2-9325-99e7a6611731.jpg?v=1787506829","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/various-artists-a-very-special-christmas-3-cd-1997-a-m-records-31454-0764-2-pmdc-pressing","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}