album · November 22, 1963

A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector

various artists

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Legacy RecordingsSee this day

soulrhythm and bluespop

This 1963 album was the first Christmas album by a record label, and remains the definitive one. It features a roster of the era's most popular artists, each performing a holiday song.

• The album was recorded in one day, July 7, 1963.
• It was the first album released by Philles Records.
• The album was featured in Robert Christgau's 'Core Record Library'.

Various artists are a rotating collection of musicians assembled by producer Phil Spector. This compilation was his only album to feature multiple vocalists.