Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover looks good; a few creases near edges; moderate scuffing, slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots, and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Capitol ads); two seams partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Stereo pressing. (Not a cut-out.)
For Christmas This Year is a collection of holiday songs by The Lettermen. In this collection of yuletide favorites, The Lettermen have appropriately selected both old songs and new to express the true wonder and joy that is the very heart of Christmas. With their richly-woven blend of vocal harmony illuminating each well-known lyric line and melody, they present the timeless Silent Night, Holy Night, the tender Christmas Song, the traditional Little Drummer Boy. Two new favorites written especially for this album and handsomely complimented by the group's handsomely complimented by the group's distinctive styling are What Can I Give You This Christmas? and Christmas All Alone. A reviewer on allmusic.com says of the album, "Here is the early Lettermen sound of 1966. Put a log on the fire, sit back, and enjoy."