ELVIS' CHRISTMAS ALBUM LOC-1035-C (-57) MONO GERMANY

Christmas again. Pimped trees and bearded men forcing you to pay a high price for useless merchandise. It's just an illusion so don't get all worked up. Better stay at home and listen to a good LP. Here's one that will put you in the right mood. Of all yuletide albums this is one of the absolutely best. Recordings made to fit certain holidays or events are always overly emotional and seldom sincerely honest. This is not trying to be anything special and that's what makes it great. All songs recorded during two days in September 1957, relaxed with simple backing and Elvis using his voice very freely, sometimes you get the impression he's just kidding around. Most of it sounds like an advanced home recording by the gang with no other aim than having fun. The audio is stunning and the right equipment will put you there for sure. Since there wasn't enough songs to fill out the LP, the previously released EP "Peace In The Valley" was thrown in as the last four cuts on side two. Not actually christmas songs but with some common spirit. Earliest US issue with a 12 page book cover. First German had C-number, glossy "lined" label with "LONG PLAY" as shown here, heavy vinyl and thin fully laminated cover.(FÖGÄ*)(ÄWY*) (GÖXÄ*)(CXÅ*)