Sixty years ago, on December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired on television and instantly became a beloved holiday tradition. Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s iconic PEANUTS® comic strip, the Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning animated special captured nearly half of America’s TV audience. At its heart was the unforgettable A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack by Bay Area jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi. Featuring timeless originals like “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time Is Here,” alongside holiday favorites such as “O Tannenbaum” and “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” the album has become one of the best-selling jazz records of all time, being certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA.

Now, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas and the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS, Craft Recordings is releasing a series of collectible vinyl reissues that let fans experience Guaraldi’s timeless score in a brand-new way.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Zoetrope Vinyl

The highlight of the reissue campaign is the zoetrope vinyl edition, available September 12. Side A features snowy animations of Charlie Brown and the PEANUTS gang caroling, while Side B showcases Schroeder, Lucy, and Snoopy at the piano—animated scenes come to life as the record spins. This makes it not only a must-own for audiophiles but also a unique collectible for PEANUTS fans.

Limited-Edition Vinyl Pressings

Collectors can also buy A Charlie Brown Christmas vinyl in a range of exclusive formats:

  • Classic black vinyl in a holographic foil jacket (August 29)
  • Red & Gold Tinsel-colored vinyl at Walmart
  • Neon Green at Best Buy
  • Ultra-Clear Glitter at CraftRecordings.com
  • Blizzard-Swirl at Urban Outfitters (October 17)
  • Barnes & Noble exclusive picture disc (September 26)
  • Target deluxe holographic edition with Christmas Tree-colored vinyl, poster, and a 4” Tiny Vinyl featuring “Linus & Lucy”

A Holiday Soundtrack That Endures

For six decades, Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack has brought warmth, nostalgia, and joy to the holiday season. With these collectible vinyl editions, longtime fans and new listeners alike can rediscover the magic of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the PEANUTS gang just in time for Christmas.

Click here to see all editions and order!