Brenda Lee "Merry Christmas"Compact Jukebox EP used with title strips & mini pic
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Description
Brenda Lee – Merry Christmas From Brenda Lee
Label: Decca – 7-34254 Format: Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox Country: US Released: Nov 1964 Genre: Rock, Pop Style: HolidayTracklist
A1 This Time Of Year A2 Blue Christmas A3 Jingle Bell Rock B1 Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree B2 A Marshmallow World B3 Winter WonderlandCompanies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Decca Records, Inc.
- Pressed By – Decca Records Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville
Notes
Songs are selected from : Brenda Lee - Merry Christmas From Brenda LeeA Seeburg release with part no. 738
This record came with 5 printed jukebox title strips and mini images of the record cover (in color).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Label A): 7-9652
- Matrix / Runout (Label B): 7-9653◆
- Other (Printed on the cover): DL 74583
Jukebox EP's were essentially cut-down versions of the full 12-inch LP, and shared the same artwork. What made them EP-like was that some songs were omitted for time purposes, and the tracks deemed the most popular were left on. Unlike most EPs before them, and most seven-inch vinyl in general (pre-1970s), these were issued in stereo. While occasionally found at retail, distribution of Jukebox EP's was primarily through "One Stop" Jukebox operators and as a result - production of each title was extremely limited when compared to the actual 12" version. While many of these "pieces of history" have survived over the years, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a complete version of a title which would include the record, cover, title strips and mini photos (these were made for remote wall boxes - often used in dinners).
Sadly, by 1969, output of Little LPs had dropped sharply. A couple of small manufacturers revived the format in the early 1970s, but only a few titles per year were released in the period 1970-1975. Seeburg introduced new jukeboxes that didn’t play Little LPs in 1971, and the introduction of quadraphonic Little LPs didn’t make any difference as there were very few quadraphonic jukeboxes to play them on.
I consider the Jukebox EP to be the Ultimate "Promo" since it was authorized and licensed by both the artist and label, yet was manufactured and distributed by a third party. In addition, quantities made of these items were much smaller than the original 12" version - usually 5,000 - 7,000 copies at it's height and closer to 1,000 units at the end in the mid 1970's.
"Merry Christmas" (1964) includes Brenda's recording of ‘Rocking Around the Christmas Tree’ - her biggest selling single. This item includes four title strips (two are still attached) and one mini photo for wall-box display.
If you want a truly unique collectible of this "all time" classic, this is the way to go. If you are lucky enough to own a Jukebox that plays these "Little LP's", what more is there to say!
Although used, this copy of "Merry Christmas" is in VG condition complete with the original Mini LP cover, Decca 7" EP and four title strips - two of the title strips are still attached.
These records are used. I don't clean records, but with some care, both records will look nicer than I have graded them. Please remember that Jukebox's were not kind to vinyl records - so I am grading these records with that in mind. Jukebox EP's are wonderful pieces of American history and still highly collectible today - almost 60 years after their debut.
This extremely rare Jukebox EP is being sold from one collector to another. No rights are given or implied.
If you have any questions or would like more information, do not hesitate to ask.
Good luck, and thanks for looking!
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