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Cher Christmas Vinyl vs Mariah Carey Merry Christmas

Buy the Mariah Carey Merry Christmas reissue if you want the definitive modern Christmas album and a collectible pressing: it holds "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and gets 4.7/5 from Discogs users. Buy the Cher Christmas LP if you want new 2020s dance-pop holiday songs on colored vinyl and prefer a sealed, standard edition. Mariah's album is the stronger songbook and the more collectible package; Cher's is the newer, lighter listen.

  • Choose the Cher Christmas LP if you want a 2023 dance-pop holiday record on ruby red vinyl and don't need the Mariah classics.
  • Choose the Mariah Carey Merry Christmas reissue if you want the 1994 album with "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in a numbered, remastered pressing.

Prices

  • Cher Christmas Vinyl: $12.01 at Amazon (last seen Nov 11)
  • Mariah Carey Merry Christmas: $8.00 at Bretal Store (checked today)
  • Difference: the Mariah Carey Merry Christmas is $4.01 cheaper than the Cher Christmas Vinyl at the latest prices (Nov 11 and Nov 14)
Cher
Cher Christmas Vinyl

Cher Christmas Vinyl

$12.01at AmazonChecked Nov 11
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Pros
  • New 2023 holiday songs rather than another covers album
  • 13 tracks, more than the Mariah original
  • Ruby red colored vinyl
  • Sealed standard edition, easy to find
Cons
  • No track with the cultural reach of "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
  • Little long-term review history
  • Standard sleeve and pressing, not a collector package
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas

Mariah Carey Merry Christmas

Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas

$8.00at Bretal StoreChecked 7 h ago
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Pros
  • Contains "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
  • Remastered from original master tapes at 45 RPM on 180-gram vinyl
  • Individually numbered, limited to 4,000 copies
  • Gatefold sleeve and a bonus track
Cons
  • Only 10 original tracks
  • Mixed contemporary critical reviews
  • The listed CD specs and the vinyl reissue details don't match, so confirm the format you're buying

What separates them

Cher Christmas VinylMariah Carey Merry Christmas
FormatVinyl LP, one discCD in the listed specs; a separate clear splatter vinyl reissue also exists
Original release2023, all new material1994, covers plus originals written with Walter Afanasieff
Signature songNo single track with comparable reach"All I Want for Christmas Is You," one of the best-selling singles ever
Track count13 tracks10 on the original, 11 with the "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" bonus
SoundDance pop and pop rock holiday songsGospel and soul-infused vocals, 1990s R&B production
PressingStandard ruby red colored vinylReissue from original master tapes, 180-gram, 45 RPM, gold-foil numbered, limited to 4,000
PackagingStandard single sleeveHeavyweight gatefold picture sleeve
Critical receptionNewer release with limited review historyMixed contemporary reviews, but 4.7/5 from 40 Discogs ratings

Price history

$26.32$12.01
Nov 7Nov 14
  • Cher Christmas Vinyl: lowest $12.01 on Nov 11 at Amazon; $26.32 on Nov 14.
  • Mariah Carey Merry Christmas: lowest $22.99 on Nov 14 at Amazon.

Prices at every store

Cher Christmas Vinyl

  • Warner Music CanadaNew

    In stockShips from abroad · duties may applyReturn policy

    $15.00Checked 13 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    In stock

    $16.54Checked 5 h ago
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  • TargetNew

    In stock

    $16.54+ $5.99 shippingChecked Nov 11
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $12.01Checked Nov 11
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Mariah Carey Merry Christmas

  • Bretal StoreNew

    In stock

    $8.00Checked 7 h ago
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  • GLOBALL SPORTSNew

    In stockPriced in GBP (£10.15)Return policy

    $13.43Checked 13 h ago
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  • GLOBAL LINKSNew

    In stockPriced in GBP (£10.15)Return policy

    $13.43Checked 13 h ago
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    $22.99Checked 13 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecCher Christmas VinylMariah Carey Merry Christmas
EditionStandardReissue
LanguageEnglsihEnglish
Music genreChristmas Music, Pop, Holiday—
Music subgenreDance Pop, Pop Rock, Holiday, 2020s—
Music release typeVinyl—
Media formatLP—
Number of tracks13—
Has parental advisory labelN—
Number of discs1—
Series titleCher - Christmas [VINYL LP] Colored Vinyl, Red—
Record labelWarner Records—
Target audienceEveryone—
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SpecCher Christmas VinylMariah Carey Merry Christmas
ComposerCHER—
OccasionEveryday, Christmas—
Music media formatVinyl Record—
Genre—Xmas Vocal
Subgenre—Xmas Vocal
Format—CD
Song Count—10
Publisher—Sony, Sny
Theme—Christmas
Decade—1990s

What reviewers say

Mariah Carey Merry Christmas

Critics praised Carey's gospel and soul-infused vocals, and some called it her best album at the time. Reception of the holiday concept was mixed, with several newspapers giving it low marks. It holds a 4.7/5 community rating from 40 ratings on Discogs.

What people mention
  • VocalsPraisedCritics complimented the gospel and soul-infused singing across the album.
  • SongwritingPraisedThe originals written with Walter Afanasieff were singled out, and some critics called the album Carey's best to date.
  • Christmas themeMixedCritical response to the holiday concept was mixed, with several newspapers rating it low.
  • Pressing qualityPraisedThe one-step 45 RPM pressing from the original master tapes is the draw for collectors.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a first Christmas vinyl?
The Mariah Carey reissue. It has the song most people want on a holiday record and a better pressing. Cher's is a good second pick if you want newer material.
Which has more songs?
Cher's has 13 tracks. Mariah's original has 10, or 11 with the bonus track on the reissue.
Is the Mariah reissue worth stepping up to over a standard copy?
If you care about sound and collectibility, yes. It is cut at 45 RPM from the original master tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and numbered out of 4,000.
Which lasts longer?
Both are standard vinyl records and last as long as they are cared for. The Mariah reissue's heavier 180-gram pressing and gatefold sleeve hold up better to repeated handling.
Are these the same kind of Christmas album?
No. Mariah's is 1990s gospel and soul-flavored R&B. Cher's is 2020s dance pop and pop rock.
Do either have explicit lyrics?
No. Cher's listing carries no parental advisory label, and Mariah's album is a clean holiday record.

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Series
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Ultradisc One-Step releases
Audio Highlights—Reissue
Vinyl weight—180-gram
Speed—45RPM
Source—original master tapes
Limited edition—4,000 numbered copies
Track count—11-track
Sleeve—Heavyweight gatefold picture sleeve
Numbering—individually gold-foil numbered
Release year—2024