Different CD compilations have been released through the years by the Carpenters. These compilations not also gave birth to many remixes of Carpenters’ songs, but (finally) presented us with CD-debuts of single mixes, alternative versions, demo cuts, karaoke sing-a-longs and even newly SACD mixes.
After a few dozen compilations I totally lost count and felt the urge to make an overview which gives information about which version has been released on which CD compilation. I used the official Universal CD compilations released in Europe, Japan and the US, starting with the first ‘Yesterday Once More’ UK set in 1984 and (for now) ending with the ‘Japanese Single Box’ in 2006.
Titles without any additional remix information don’t have other versions than the original album version (to my knowledge).
I tried to be as accurate as possible, but nobody is perfect.
Errors? Disagreements? Additional remix information? Please use this forum to elaborate.
This is the fourteenth survey, proceeding with the ‘Christmas Collection’ album. One more album to be followed very soon.
Christmas Collection (1996)
CD 1: Christmas Portrait (original album released in 1978)
1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel – 0.28
1996 Remix
2. Overture – 4.39
Deck The Halls
I Saw Three Ships
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Away In A Manger
What Child Is This (Greensleeves)
Carol Of The Bells
O Come, All Ye Faithful
1996 Remix
3. The Christmas Waltz – 2.13
1996 Remix
4. Sleigh Ride – 2.38
1996 Remix
5. It's Christmas Time/Sleep Well, Little Children – 2.54
1996 Remix
6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – 3.54
1996 Remix
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (1974 Version) – 1.05
1996 Remix
8. The Christmas Song – 3.39
1996 Remix
9. Silent Night – 3.19
1996 Remix
10. Jingle Bells – 1.11
1996 Remix
11. The First Snowfall/Let It Snow – 3.33
1996 Remix
12. Carol Of The Bells – 1.38
1996 Remix
13. Merry Christmas Darling (1978 Version) – 3.05
1996 Remix
14. I'll Be Home For Christmas – 3.50
1996 Remix
15. Christ Is Born – 3.14
1996 Remix
16. Winter Wonderland/Silver Bells/White Christmas - 5.30
1996 Remix
17. Ave Maria - 2.36
1996 Remix
CD 2: An Old-Fashioned Christmas (original album released in 1984)
1. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear – 0.43
2. Overture - 8.14
Happy Holiday
The First Noel
March Of The Toys
Little Jesus
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
In Dulci Jubilo
Gesu Bambino
Angels We Have Heard On High
3. An Old-Fashioned Christmas – 2.14
4. O Holy Night - 3.10
5. (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays - 2.35
6. Medley - 3.43
Here Comes Santa Claus
Frosty The Snowman
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Good King Wenceslas
7. Little Altar Boy - 3.43
8. Do You Hear What I Hear? – 2.53
9. My Favorite Things - 3.54
10. He Came Here For Me – 2.12
11. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (1984 Version) - 4.04
12. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? – 2.51
13. Selections From The Nutcracker – 6.15
14. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day - 2.24
After a few dozen compilations I totally lost count and felt the urge to make an overview which gives information about which version has been released on which CD compilation. I used the official Universal CD compilations released in Europe, Japan and the US, starting with the first ‘Yesterday Once More’ UK set in 1984 and (for now) ending with the ‘Japanese Single Box’ in 2006.
Titles without any additional remix information don’t have other versions than the original album version (to my knowledge).
I tried to be as accurate as possible, but nobody is perfect.
Errors? Disagreements? Additional remix information? Please use this forum to elaborate.
This is the fourteenth survey, proceeding with the ‘Christmas Collection’ album. One more album to be followed very soon.
Christmas Collection (1996)
CD 1: Christmas Portrait (original album released in 1978)
1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel – 0.28
1996 Remix
2. Overture – 4.39
Deck The Halls
I Saw Three Ships
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Away In A Manger
What Child Is This (Greensleeves)
Carol Of The Bells
O Come, All Ye Faithful
1996 Remix
3. The Christmas Waltz – 2.13
1996 Remix
4. Sleigh Ride – 2.38
1996 Remix
5. It's Christmas Time/Sleep Well, Little Children – 2.54
1996 Remix
6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – 3.54
1996 Remix
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (1974 Version) – 1.05
1996 Remix
8. The Christmas Song – 3.39
1996 Remix
9. Silent Night – 3.19
1996 Remix
10. Jingle Bells – 1.11
1996 Remix
11. The First Snowfall/Let It Snow – 3.33
1996 Remix
12. Carol Of The Bells – 1.38
1996 Remix
13. Merry Christmas Darling (1978 Version) – 3.05
1996 Remix
14. I'll Be Home For Christmas – 3.50
1996 Remix
15. Christ Is Born – 3.14
1996 Remix
16. Winter Wonderland/Silver Bells/White Christmas - 5.30
1996 Remix
17. Ave Maria - 2.36
1996 Remix
CD 2: An Old-Fashioned Christmas (original album released in 1984)
1. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear – 0.43
2. Overture - 8.14
Happy Holiday
The First Noel
March Of The Toys
Little Jesus
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
In Dulci Jubilo
Gesu Bambino
Angels We Have Heard On High
3. An Old-Fashioned Christmas – 2.14
4. O Holy Night - 3.10
5. (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays - 2.35
6. Medley - 3.43
Here Comes Santa Claus
Frosty The Snowman
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Good King Wenceslas
7. Little Altar Boy - 3.43
8. Do You Hear What I Hear? – 2.53
9. My Favorite Things - 3.54
10. He Came Here For Me – 2.12
11. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (1984 Version) - 4.04
12. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? – 2.51
13. Selections From The Nutcracker – 6.15
14. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day - 2.24
