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Hudson Taylor How I Know It's Christmas vs Ultimate Christmas

These are different products, not versions of one. Product A is a new 7-inch vinyl EP by the Irish folk-pop duo Hudson Taylor, released November 29, 2024, with original songs and covers. Product B is a various-artists Christmas compilation CD from Sony Music, first issued in the 1990s and reissued since, with 17 tracks from Nat King Cole, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston and others. Buy A for new acoustic holiday music on vinyl; buy B for a broad classic Christmas mix on CD.

  • Choose the Hudson Taylor EP if you want new folk-pop holiday songs on a small vinyl record and already play 7-inch singles.
  • Choose the Ultimate Christmas compilation if you want a long set of familiar Christmas standards from many artists on CD.

Prices

  • Hudson Taylor How I Know It's Christmas: $11.54 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
  • Ultimate Christmas: $8.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Ultimate Christmas is $2.55 cheaper than the Hudson Taylor How I Know It's Christmas at the latest prices (Nov 10)
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How I Know It's Christmas

Hudson Taylor How I Know It's Christmas

How I Know It's Christmas

$11.54at WalmartChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • New 2024 release, not a reissue
  • Hudson Taylor's close acoustic harmonies suit the holiday theme
  • Small 7-inch format is easy to store and gift
  • Mix of original songs and classic covers
Cons
  • Very short running time
  • Requires a turntable
  • Only one artist's take on Christmas
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Ultimate Christmas

Ultimate Christmas

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Pros
  • 17 tracks from major names like Nat King Cole, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston
  • Wide range of styles across one disc
  • Plays on any CD player
  • Long running time for background music
Cons
  • A compilation, not new music
  • Older release, so copies vary in condition
  • No vinyl option in this edition

What separates them

Hudson Taylor How I Know It's ChristmasUltimate Christmas
Format7-inch vinyl EPCD
ArtistOne act, Hudson TaylorVarious artists, 17 tracks
ReleaseNew release, November 29, 2024Compilation first issued in the 1990s, reissued since
Music styleIrish folk-pop, acoustic harmonies, originals plus coversClassic pop, soul, jazz and easy-listening Christmas standards
LengthShort EP, a few songsFull album, 17 tracks
Playing equipmentNeeds a turntablePlays in any CD player, computer or car deck
CollectibilityNew pressing, limited editionOlder CD, condition varies by copy

Price history

$9.79$5.00
Nov 7Nov 10
  • Ultimate Christmas: lowest $5.00 on Nov 7 at Mr Records USA; $5.00 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

Hudson Taylor How I Know It's Christmas

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Rarewaves.comReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $11.54Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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Ultimate Christmas

  • Mr Records USANew

    In stock

    $5.00+ $5.00 shippingChecked Nov 10
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  • eBayNew

    In stockSold by dollar.bills

    $9.98+ $5.20 shippingChecked Nov 10
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  • My Praise StoreNew

    In stock

    $9.79+ $5.95 shippingChecked Nov 10
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $8.99Checked Nov 10
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Specs compared

SpecHudson Taylor How I Know It's ChristmasUltimate Christmas
ArtistBand Aid 40—
Release DateNovember 29th, 2024—
Publisher—Sony Music Entertainment
Theme—Christmas
Edition—Sampler

Questions and answers

Which is better for a vinyl collector?
The Hudson Taylor EP, because it is a new 7-inch vinyl pressing. The Ultimate Christmas edition here is a CD.
Which has more music?
Ultimate Christmas, with 17 tracks. The Hudson Taylor EP is short, just a handful of songs.
Is the Hudson Taylor EP all original songs?
No. It mixes original songs with classic Christmas covers, including the title track.
Which is better for a holiday party?
Ultimate Christmas, because its long run of familiar standards from many artists suits background music. The EP is better for focused listening.
Is the Ultimate Christmas CD worth stepping up to?
If you want a broad classic Christmas set on disc, yes. If you want new folk-pop music on vinyl, the Hudson Taylor EP is the better fit.
Do I need special equipment for either?
The EP needs a turntable. The CD plays in any CD player, computer or car deck.

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