18 weird and wonderful Christmas album covers: our pick of the best

Published: Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 09:00 AM

Scroll down to see 18 of the strangest Christmas album covers throughout the years…

A box of treats: though maybe the organist has over-indulged…?

A Farrell full of fun: the great US soprano joins the family, 1959

Two’s company: but who decided to put that second tree there…?

Floral notes: this seasonal album gets straight to the poinsettia

Missing keys: Christmas ‘at the organ’? Christopher Bowes practises some Glass

Twin speakers: the Gantvoort sisters took stereo to a new level in the early 1950s

Child’s play: sometimes, simple is best, as this charming Christmas Songs disc shows

That’s a wrap: lovely piano, but let’s just hope that Dino doesn’t want to lift the lid

Tasteful tree: branches, with a touch of brass

Well, fancy hat!: with photoshop, who needs props?

Looks like reindeer: there’s something in the air

Can I sing you a carol?: Yes, Kiri, you Kanawa!

Shining star: Grenville Pinto is in radiant form

So here’s to you, scary Christmas: someone at Naxos has a dark sense of humour

Seasonal thoughts: Norman, sans choir, goes for the pensive look

Going out to sleigh: José takes the mighty trio for a festive spin

Brrrr: there’s always someone who forgets to dress for the weather

Doubling up: only one chorister at the photoshoot? Not a problem…