Ella Fitzgerald — “Ella Fitzgerald’s Christmas” (2025 Reissue)

180g Black LP • Blue Note / UMe • Remastered

The 1967 holiday classic returns on vinyl, focusing exclusively on traditional hymns sung by Ella with Ralph Carmichael’s orchestra and choir. A careful, remastered reissue that highlights her pristine tone and the timeless arrangements.

Key Features

• Format: 1×LP, 180g black
• 2025 label: Blue Note / UMe
• Original album year: 1967 (Capitol)
• EAN: 0602478370434
• Notes: remastered 12" vinyl reissue
• EU street date listed by multiple retailers: Nov 28, 2025

Tracklist

1. Side A
   1. O Holy Night
   2. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
   3. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
   4. Away In The Manger
   5. Joy To The World
   6. The First Noel
   7. Silent Night
2. Side B
   1. O Come All Ye Faithful
   2. Sleep My Little Jesus
   3. Angels We Have Heard On High
   4. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
   5. We Three Kings
   6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Why you’ll love it

Ella’s devotional side, beautifully captured—no secular standards, just reverent carols delivered with warmth and control. The 180g pressing offers a quiet background and spacious choral/orchestral presence. A seasonal staple and a must for Fitzgerald collectors.

Trivia

• Acts as a counterpoint to Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas, focusing on hymns rather than swing standards.
• Arrangements by Robert Black and Grace Price, conducted by Ralph Carmichael.
• The 2025 reissue is marketed internationally by Blue Note/UMe.