Mariah Carey – Merry Christmas

Name: Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas
Rating: 4.31 (54 reviews)

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Label:	Columbia – 64222
Format:	CD , Album , Sony Pitman
Country:	US
Released:	Nov 8, 1994
Genre:	Pop
Style:	Holiday

Tracklist

1	Silent Night Arranged By – Mariah Carey Arranged By, Producer – Loris Holland Drums – Buddy Williams Organ [Hammond B-3], Piano – Loris Holland Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional Written-By [Uncredited] – John Freeman Young Arranged By – Mariah Carey Arranged By, Producer – Loris Holland Drums – Buddy Williams Organ [Hammond B-3], Piano – Loris Holland Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional Written-By [Uncredited] – John Freeman Young	3:42
2	All I Want For Christmas Is You Guitar – Dann Huff Keyboards, Bass [Synth], Drum Programming – Walter Afanasieff Programmed By [Additional] – Dan Shea Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – W. Afanasieff* Guitar – Dann Huff Keyboards, Bass [Synth], Drum Programming – Walter Afanasieff Programmed By [Additional] – Dan Shea Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – W. Afanasieff*	4:01
3	O Holy Night Guitar – Dann Huff Keyboards, Bass [Synth], Drum Programming, Organ [Hammond B-3] – Walter Afanasieff Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional Written-By [Uncredited] – Adolphe C. Adam Guitar – Dann Huff Keyboards, Bass [Synth], Drum Programming, Organ [Hammond B-3] – Walter Afanasieff Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional Written-By [Uncredited] – Adolphe C. Adam	4:27
4	Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Bass – Randy Jackson (2) Drums – Omar Hakim Keyboards – Walter Afanasieff Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Dann Huff Percussion – Dave Silliman Piano – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Tenor Saxophone [Solo], Baritone Saxophone [Solo] – Lenny Pickett Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – P. Spector* Bass – Randy Jackson (2) Drums – Omar Hakim Keyboards – Walter Afanasieff Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Dann Huff Percussion – Dave Silliman Piano – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Tenor Saxophone [Solo], Baritone Saxophone [Solo] – Lenny Pickett Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – P. Spector*	2:36
5	Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) Keyboards, Programmed By [Orchestral] – Walter Afanasieff Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Written-By – W. Afanasieff*	4:32
6	Joy To The World Arranged By – Walter Afanasieff Drums, Programmed By [Percussion, Bass] – Robert Clivillés Guitar – Dann Huff Keyboards, Organ [Hammond B-3] – Walter Afanasieff Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional Written-By [Uncredited] – Isaac Watts Arranged By – Walter Afanasieff Drums, Programmed By [Percussion, Bass] – Robert Clivillés Guitar – Dann Huff Keyboards, Organ [Hammond B-3] – Walter Afanasieff Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional Written-By [Uncredited] – Isaac Watts	4:20
7	Jesus Born On This Day Choir [Children's] – Wayne Daniels Jr. Keyboards, Programmed By [Orchestral] – Walter Afanasieff Programmed By [Additional] – Dan Shea Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – W. Afanasieff* Choir [Children's] – Wayne Daniels Jr. Keyboards, Programmed By [Orchestral] – Walter Afanasieff Programmed By [Additional] – Dan Shea Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – W. Afanasieff*	3:43
8	Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town Bass – Randy Jackson (2) Drums – Omar Hakim Keyboards, Organ [Hammond B-3] – Walter Afanasieff Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Dann Huff Percussion – Dave Silliman Piano – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – J.F. Coots* Bass – Randy Jackson (2) Drums – Omar Hakim Keyboards, Organ [Hammond B-3] – Walter Afanasieff Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Dann Huff Percussion – Dave Silliman Piano – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – J.F. Coots*	3:24
9	Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Gloria (In Excelsis Deo) Arranged By – Walter Afanasieff Arranged By, Co-producer – Loris Holland Keyboards, Programmed By [Orchestral] – Walter Afanasieff Piano, Organ [Hammond B-3] – Loris Holland Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional Arranged By – Walter Afanasieff Arranged By, Co-producer – Loris Holland Keyboards, Programmed By [Orchestral] – Walter Afanasieff Piano, Organ [Hammond B-3] – Loris Holland Programmed By [Macintosh, Digital, Synth] – Gary Cirimelli Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional	3:01
10	Jesus Oh What A Wonderful Child Arranged By – Walter Afanasieff Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals – Mariah Carey Arranged By, Co-producer – Loris Holland Bass Guitar – Kirk Lyons Drums – Bernard Davis Handclaps, Tambourine – Walter Afanasieff Organ [Hammond B-3], Piano – Loris Holland Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional Arranged By – Walter Afanasieff Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals – Mariah Carey Arranged By, Co-producer – Loris Holland Bass Guitar – Kirk Lyons Drums – Bernard Davis Handclaps, Tambourine – Walter Afanasieff Organ [Hammond B-3], Piano – Loris Holland Vocals [Background] – Shanrae Price Written-By – Traditional	4:29

Companies, etc.

Manufactured By – Columbia Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Copyright © – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Published By – Sony Songs Inc.
Published By – Rye Songs
Published By – Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
Published By – Ruby Holland Music
Published By – Sony Tunes Inc.
Published By – Wallyworld Music
Published By – 8 Music Square West, Nashville
Published By – Mother Bertha Music, Inc.
Published By – Trio Music Co., Inc.
Published By – Steeplechase Music
Published By – Malt Shoppe Music
Published By – Irving Music, Inc.
Published By – Leo Feist, Inc.
Recorded At – The Hit Factory
Mixed At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mastered At – Gateway Mastering
Pressed By – Sony Music, Pitman

Credits

Arranged By, Producer – Walter Afanasieff
Art Direction – Christopher Austopchuk
Design – June Hong
Engineer [Second] – Mike Scott (5)
Management – Hoffman Entertainment
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Mixed By – Mick Guzauski
Photography By – Daniela Federici
Photography By [Home] – T.D. Valentine
Recorded By [Music] – Dana Jon Chappelle
Recorded By [Vocals] – Jay Healy

Notes

Early Sony Music-Pitman pressing, no SID codes.

© 1994 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
℗ 1994 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Issued in a clear standard jewel case with clear tray and 6- fold out insert.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Printed): 0 7464 - 64222 - 2 9
Barcode (String): 074646422229
Rights Society (Tracks 1 to 8, 10, 11): ASCAP
Rights Society (Tracks 1 to 8, 10, 11): BMI
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 1A CK64222 08 C3
Pressing Plant ID (Variant 1): P 105
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 1A CK64222 07 C3
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 1A CK64222 03 C3
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): 1A CK64222 01 C1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): 1A CK64222 06 C1
Pressing Plant ID (Variant 5): CMU P 114

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Merry Christmas (CD, Album, Stereo)	Columbia	477342 2, COL 477342 2	Europe	1994
Recently Edited	Merry Christmas (LP, Album)	Columbia	477342 1	UK & Europe	1994
New Submission	Merry Christmas (CD, Album, Promo, Sampler)	Columbia	SAMPCD 2314 2	Europe	1994
New Submission	Merry Christmas (Cassette, Album)	Columbia	477342 4	Spain	1994
	Merry Christmas (CD, Album)	Columbia	789.016/2-477342	Brazil	1994

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Reviews

katmechanic Nov 12, 2023
It’s not Xmas time until Mariah Cary hits the airwaves!
bri707 Dec 25, 2022
I have a US copy of this CD and the matrix code is: D2 2A CK64222 06. Just curious if it's an original release or a later repress. I don't see this code on any of the releases that are listed on Discogs. Thanks!

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