The "cardigan crooner" had a consistent seller year after year with this perennial nugget.  For a more expansive collection, check out the 1999 compilation "The Very Best of Bing Crosby Christmas."

The soundtrack to one of the greatest holiday TV specials of all time is also possibly the best holiday jazz album of all time.

Out of all his years recording for Victor, Columbia, Capitol and Reprise, Ol' Blue Eyes' Capitol set from 1957 is his best Yuletide offering.

This set compiles most of Johnny's finest seasonal tracks from the various holiday albums he recorded during his career.

Besides "Moon River", Andy's other signature tune ("It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year") was first released on this 1963 treasure.

A superb out-of-print "mix-tape" style comp. put together by Emmy Award-winning writer Eddie Gorodetsky for Hollywood celeb parties.

The funkiest Christmas album of all time by the Godfather of Soul has since been reissued within Universal's "20th Century Masters" series.  Look for it now under that title.

For the darker side of the holiday season, check out this out-of-print set from Rhino Records, if you're lucky enough to find a copy.

Released in 1987, this is the first and by far still the best of the "Very Special Christmas" series of charity albums to benefit the Special Olympics.

1978 seasonal album by the popular '70s soft-rock duo that still stands up today.

Yet another tragically out-of-print set from Rhino Records that collects some of the best older country/bluegrass holiday tunes ever recorded.

Yule also love Blue Note's collection of blues and jazz greats.