"All I Want for Christmas Is You", American singer/songwriter Mariah Carey’s timeless holiday hit from her 1994 album Merry Christmas returns to 7 inch vinyl. Carey and American record producer Walter Afanasieff co-wrote and produced the song, releasing it on October 29, 1994. Shifting away from holiday materialism, Carey sings about love, her joyful voice layered with sleigh bells, piano, and chimes. Its upbeat Phil Spector-inspired production and irresistible melody have cemented it as a modern Christmas essential, blending vintage charm with a contemporary feel

After the success of her third studio album Music Box, Carey and her then-husband, Tommy Mottola, pushed forward with a Christmas album, despite doubts from fans and record executives. In mid-1994 during writing for her upcoming Christmas album, Carey and Afanasieff quickly crafted the song, inspired by a nostalgic, '60s rock 'n roll vibe. The song initially reached number six on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart and hit number two in the UK and Japan. Streaming's rise catapulted its annual return to global charts, leading it to top charts in over 30 countries. It also set records for the longest time between release and hitting number one in the U.S. (25 years) and the UK (26 years). Selling 16 million copies worldwide, it's one of the best-selling digital singles ever, generating $100 million in royalties by 2023 and earning a spot in the National Recording Registry.

2024 reissue released via Legacy Recordings. 

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