Rhino has always been known for impeccable theme compilations, but it started out specializing in novelty records. One of its most enduring novelties, "(It's Gonna Be a) Punk Rock Christmas" by The Ravers, is the linchpin of this 1995 collection of 18 snot-nosed holiday classics, some of which originated in the original punk rock explosion of the late 70s while others are of later vintage. Besides the title classic by the Ravers, artists like Stiff Little Fingers, the Ramones, the Damned (and their Marx Brothers cop, "There Ain't No Sanity Clause"), Mojo Nixon, The Dickies and more are represented here. Some folks paid good money for the import 45s of at least a few of these items when they were new, but they're likely to be all new to a fair number of listeners. One warning: the album is missing the "Parental Advisory" sticker, and it needs one badly. (At the time this was reposted, the link from the album cover to Amazon showed one copy available for $88, but you can at least use the page to listen to samples.)
Punk Rock Xmas, various artists (Rhino)
Rhino has always been known for impeccable theme compilations, but it started out specializing in novelty records. One of its most enduring novelties, "(It's Gonna Be a) Punk Rock Christmas" by The Ravers, is the linchpin of this 1995 collection of 18 snot-nosed holiday classics, some of which originated in the original punk rock explosion of the late 70s while others are of later vintage. Besides the title classic by the Ravers, artists like Stiff Little Fingers, the Ramones, the Damned (and their Marx Brothers cop, "There Ain't No Sanity Clause"), Mojo Nixon, The Dickies and more are represented here. Some folks paid good money for the import 45s of at least a few of these items when they were new, but they're likely to be all new to a fair number of listeners. One warning: the album is missing the "Parental Advisory" sticker, and it needs one badly. (At the time this was reposted, the link from the album cover to Amazon showed one copy available for $88, but you can at least use the page to listen to samples.)
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