Ultimate Christmas (Frank Sinatra album)
| Ultimate Christmas | ||||
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| Released | October 7, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Christmas music | |||
| Length | 60:43 | |||
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| Frank Sinatra chronology | ||||
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Ultimate Christmas is a Christmas-themed compilation album by the American singer Frank Sinatra, released on October 6, 2017, by Capitol Records and Universal Music.[1]
Content
Ultimate Christmas features 20 Christmas recordings by Sinatra, most of them being cover versions such as "White Christmas", "Jingle Bells" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".[2]
Release and promotion
It was announced on September 24, 2017, and was released on October 7 that same year.[3] On August 20, 2024, the 2LP vinyl of the album was reissued.[4] In 2025, the compilation became Sinatra's 33rd album to enter the top ten on a Billboard chart.[5][6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "White Christmas" | 2:38 |
| 2. | "The Christmas Waltz" | 3:01 |
| 3. | "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" | 2:52 |
| 4. | "Jingle Bells" | 2:02 |
| 5. | "The First Noel" | 2:44 |
| 6. | "Mistletoe and Holly" | 2:19 |
| 7. | "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" | 3:30 |
| 8. | "I'll Be Home for Christmas (If Only in My Dreams)" | 3:13 |
| 9. | "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" | 2:15 |
| 10. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | 3:58 |
| 11. | "An Old Fashioned Christmas" | 3:48 |
| 12. | "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" | 2:37 |
| 13. | "The Little Drummer Boy" | 3:06 |
| 14. | "Whatever Happened to Christmas?" | 3:06 |
| 15. | "The Twelve Days of Christmas" | 4:32 |
| 16. | "The Bells of Christmas (Greensleeves)" | 3:41 |
| 17. | "I Wouldn't Trade Christmas" | 2:53 |
| 18. | "A Baby Just Like You" | 2:47 |
| 19. | "Christmas Memories" | 2:09 |
| 20. | "Silent Night" | 3:32 |
Charts
| Chart (2017–2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 186 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[9] | 105 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[10] | 74 |
| Italian Albums (FIMI)[11] | 78 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] | 67 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[13] | 55 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[14] | 33 |
| US Billboard 200[15] | 10 |
| US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[16] | 33 |
| US Top Catalog Albums (Billboard)[17] | 4 |
| US Top Holiday Albums (Billboard)[18] | 5 |
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[19] | 1 |
| US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[20] | 24 |
References
- ^ Peacock, Tim (September 14, 2017). "Frank Sinatra's Merry Best Gathered For 'Ultimate Christmas' Album". uDiscover Music. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Willman, Chris (December 21, 2017). "Frank Sinatra's Daughters Nancy and Tina Share Family Christmas Memories, Talk 'Ultimate' Holiday Album". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Marchese, Joe (September 14, 2017). "It's Time for Mistletoe and Holly: Capitol Releases Sinatra's "Ultimate Christmas" - The Second Disc". Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Armstrong, Sam (August 15, 2024). "Frank Sinatra's Holiday Classics To Be Released As 'Ultimate Christmas' 2LP". uDiscover Music. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (December 29, 2024). "Frank Sinatra Scores First Top 10 Album on Billboard 200 Chart in More Than a Decade". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Copelton, Melissa (November 20, 2025). "A Frank Sinatra Favorite Is Climbing the Charts Right in Time for Christmas". Parade. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Frank Sinatra – Ultimate Christmas" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Frank Sinatra Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Frank Sinatra – Ultimate Christmas" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Frank Sinatra – Ultimate Christmas" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Italiancharts.com – Frank Sinatra – Ultimate Christmas". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Frank Sinatra – Ultimate Christmas". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Frank Sinatra – Ultimate Christmas". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Frank Sinatra Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Frank Sinatra Chart History (Top Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Frank Sinatra Chart History (Top Catalog Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Frank Sinatra Chart History (Holiday Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Frank Sinatra Chart History (Top Jazz Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Frank Sinatra Chart History (Vinyl Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2025.