With such iconic tracks as "Christmas Time is Here" and the instantly recognizable "Linus and Lucy", the Vince Guaraldi Trio's soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas remains the second-best-selling jazz title in history, and was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA in late 2016. Released in December 1965, Bay Area pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi's soundtrack to Charles Schulz's iconic Peanuts special A Charlie Brown Christmas is among the most beloved holiday albums of all time. The session was voted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame in 2007 and was added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry's list of "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important" American recordings.
Vinyl LP pressing with gold foil jacket. With such iconic tracks as "Christmas Time is Here" and "Linus and Lucy," the Vince Guaraldi Trio's A Charlie Brown Christmas is the second-best-selling jazz title in history. Certified 5x Platinum and a perennial best-seller, the soundtrack reached #6 on the Billboard Charts in 2021 which speaks to the enduring legacy of the album. For this one-time only 2022 printing, the jacket has been wrapped in gold foil while the Peanuts characters and tree have been embossed for a striking look.
Limited vinyl LP pressing. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Peanuts brand, Peanuts Greatest Hits is an all-new compilation featuring 12 of the most memorable recordings from the beloved animated Peanuts TV specials, all with the sophisticated, yet accessible jazz styling's of the Vince Guaraldi Trio. The album, which includes such favorites as the instantly recognizable 'Linus and Lucy,' the 'Charlie Brown Theme' and the humorous 'Little Birdie,' also includes all new liner notes by Peanuts historian Derrick Bang. Also includes 'Great Pumpkin Waltz', 'Thanksgiving Theme', 'Oh, Good Grief' and the new classic holiday chestnut 'Christmas Time Is Here'. Relive the magic of Peanuts and Guraldi!