Vince Guaraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Vince Guaraldi — A Charlie Brown Christmas now on UHQR!

The holiday album as iconic as Charlie Brown's little tree

Definitive reissue Ultra High Quality Record, the pinnacle of high-quality vinyl!

45 RPM 2LP release limited to 2,750 numbered copies

Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog tapes

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings using 200-gram Clarity Vinyl®

Purest possible pressing and most visually stunning presentation and packaging!

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with scuff resistant matte finish by Stoughton Printing

"...these UHQR LPs are a wonderful listening experience, for sure. The differences are right there between your ears — a bevy of little details and nuanced fine tuning of the music. I'm hearing studio sounds I never really noticed before, such as Guaraldi's piano foot-pedal shifting on "What Child Is This" (LP1, Side 1, Track 2). If you listen closely, you can hear the children singers' enunciations much better, rhythmically rolling their tongues in time behind the trio's playing on "My Little Drum" (LP1, Side 1, Track 3). And I especially love how Jerry Granelli's ride cymbal seemingly floats in mid-air in a rounder, more three-dimensional way during "Linus and Lucy" (LP1, Side 2, Track 1). ... I could go down a deeper rabbit hole of hair-splitting moments like those, but the simple fact is that Guaraldi and his support musicians sound incredibly lifelike and realistic on the new UHQR edition of A Charlie Brown Christmas. There is a depth of field overall that makes everything sound more three-dimensional. It's not just about stereo separation, but also where the other players are situated relative to Guaraldi's piano." — Music = 11, Sound = 11 — Mark Smotroff, AnalogPlanet.com, Dec. 26, 2025. Read the entire review here.

"Analogue Productions' 60th anniversary 200g 45rpm 2LP UHQR edition of this all-time classic from 1965 is top-shelf across the board. It features A-plus-level, all-analog mastering courtesy Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog master tape, is pressed on Clarity Vinyl, and comes as a limited edition of 2,750 numbered copies. Most especially sublime are the two tracks that reside on LP1, Side 2: "Linus and Lucy" and "Christmas Time Is Here," both of which feature Guaraldi's soothing piano lines buttressed by Jerry Granelli's intuitive snare and brushwork. If our ratings appeared on a scale of 10 being the highest instead of 5 as the pinnacle, this one would actually go up to 11 for both Music and Sound — and, for that matter, the packaging is pretty stellar too, Charlie Brown." — Mike Mettler, Sound & Vision, Dec. 20, 2025

"If you buy this UHQR you'll surely be passing it down to future generations of vinyl fans." — Music = 10, Sound = 10 — Michael Fremer, TrackingAngle.com. Read the entire review here.

Few albums have rooted themselves deeper into American culture than A Charlie Brown Christmas. Vince Guaraldi's charming, swinging score for the 1965 classic CBS TV animated special brought jazz into millions of homes, wrapped in tinsel, nostalgia, and a chorus of "Christmastime is Here."

Guaraldi, with his melodic sense and West Coast cool, translated the Peanuts gang's whimsy and melancholy into pure musical gold. Whether it's the airy piano riff of "Skating," the finger-snapping joy of "Linus and Lucy," or the tender brushwork on "Greensleeves," this album did what few thought possible: it turned bebop into bedtime music and made jazz a holiday tradition.

And now, it's back-better than ever-as a UHQR (Ultra High Quality Record) reissue from Analogue Productions. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings and mastered with care by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab directly from the original analog tapes. These are experts who treat vinyl like sacred text, and this edition delivers Guaraldi's piano trio with breathtaking clarity and warmth. Lastly, reissues in this series are housed in archival quality Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jackets with a scuff-resistant finish, for a truly premium product.

It's not just a reissue; it's like hearing A Charlie Brown Christmas for the first time — only this time, it's in hi-fi heaven. Perfect for audiophiles, jazz fans, and anyone who tears up when Charlie Brown saves Christmas.

 

 

Music

Sound

Ratings from Michael Fremer @ trackingangle.com

LP 1 Side A

1. O Tannenbaum

2. What Child Is This

3. My Little Drum

LP 1 Side B

1. Linus And Lucy

2. Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental)

LP Side A

1. Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal)

2. Skating

3. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

LP 2 Side B

1. Christmas Is Coming

2. Fur Elise

3. Christmas Song

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 5 person(s) rated this product.

The UHQR is the ultimate version posted on 12/19/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: Mike It is a classic that connects generations, an unforgettable introduction to jazz that transforms the winter season into a moment of timeless beauty. In this edition, every nuance is truly palpable, vibrant, and tangible. The UHQR edition is now the ultimate version of this magnum opus for the festive season for all audiophiles. Read more: https://www.saitenkult.de/2025/12/18/vince-guaraldi- trio-a-charlie-brown-christmas/

WOW is what I have to say!!! posted on 12/13/2025 5 Stars This is one of the BEST recordings/vinyl I’ve heard in a while. Phenomenal pressing. Crystal clear. It is expensive, but if you are a Carlie Brown fan this is a must have. I do wish they would do an SACD version though.

Simply Stunning posted on 12/10/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: Laurence This is my fifth pressing of this album and the last one I will ever buy. The detail, presence and low end are far beyond any other version of this I've heard going back decades. I literally got goosebumps at certain parts. If you cherish this album as much as I do, you must get it. There is simply no comparison.

An amazing Christmas gift posted on 12/09/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: Joel For those of us who have been watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and enjoying it’s beautiful music since 1965, this new UHQR is an amazing Christmas gift. I’ve listened to this music on various media, including the excellent AP 2014 vinyl pressing, hundreds of times over the last 60 years. The beautiful gift of music on this record is so much more relaxing and organically real that it brings me much more emotional connection to this timeless music. Thank you to all evolved in creating this beautiful gift of Christmas music and memories.

No 33.3???? posted on 11/23/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: Rich Allen I didn’t buy it, but I would for my nephew if there was a 33.3 rpm.. ??

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