Silent Night

Words and Music by Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber

1st recording 1946 ~

With Organ and Choir conducted by Russ Case

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

Recording Time 3:50

Recorded August 20, 1946 ~ Matrix No. D6VB-2678 Take 1 - 1A and 2 - 2A

Single release: RCA-78RPM-20-1970-A ( 1946 )

Single Flip Side: "O Little Town of Bethlehem"

Single reissue: RCA-78RPM-20-1970-A ( 1947 )

Single release: RCA-45RPM 47-2971-A WP161 ( 1949 )

Single Flip Side: "White Christmas"

RCA Gold Standard Series 78/45-RPM-420/447-0810

Single Flip Side: "Adeste Fideles ( O Come, All Ye Faithful )"

Recorded in part 1950 ~ medley "The First Christmas"

Included as part of the medley within Perry's recording of "The First Christmas", believed to have been recorded

at the Manhattan Center, New York City ( not confirmed ). Story adapted by John A. Richards Recording Time 7:00 ( approx. )

Told and Sung by Perry Como and recorded as Part 1 and Part 2 ~ Perry Como tells the Complete Story of the

First Christmas and Sings beloved Christmas songs With Chorus & Orchestra under the direction of Mitchell Ayres

Single release: RCA Little Nipper Junior Series WY-422 ( 47-0259-A/B ) ( 45-5290-A/B )

Also released single side EYA-19 with flipside "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town ( with The Satisfiers )" & "Jingle Bells"

Recorded August 15, 1950, Manhattan Center, New York City ( not confirmed )

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