Sleigh Ride

~ Recording by Johnny Mathis, Percy Faith & His Orchestra

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisMerry ChristmasJohnny MathisAlbum
  • US1958-10-06
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CL 1195
1.5Sleigh Ride2:56Johnny Mathis with Percy Faith and His OrchestraWhen a Child Is BornJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)83266, CBS 83266, S CBS 83266
1.3Sleigh Ride2:59Johnny Mathis with Percy Faith & His OrchestraA Christmas AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.16Sleigh Ride2:59Johnny Mathis with Percy Faith & His OrchestraThe Christmas Album (20 Great Christmas Favorites)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1987-09-22
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)G30763
1.1Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special ProductsA 14308, DIDP 072339
1.5Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny Mathis with Percy Faith and His OrchestraWhen a Child Is BornJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
IMP (UK Pickwick Group label)PCD 889
1.3Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny Mathis, Percy Faith & His OrchestraMerry ChristmasJohnny MathisAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 8021
1.5Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny Mathis with Percy Faith and His OrchestraWhen a Child Is BornJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
IMP (UK Pickwick Group label)PWKS 596
1.4Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisA Personal Collection: The Christmas Music of Johnny MathisJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 57194
2.6Sleigh Ride2:57Johnny MathisThe Spirit of ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Sony Music Special ProductsA-26347, A-26348, A2-26346, R135-12
1.4Sleigh Ride2:59Johnny MathisThe Ultimate Christmas Album, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisThe Time-Life Treasury of Christmas: Christmas MemoriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-09-30
BMG Special Products, Time–Life MusicM18109, T9024, TCD-802
3.8Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisThe Time-Life Treasury of Christmas (special edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Products, Time–Life MusicM18112 14406, TCD-802
1.6Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisUltimate ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-10-27
Arista07822 - 19019 - 2
1.1Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny Mathis with Percy Faith and His OrchestraAll Time Christmas FavoritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products, Madacy EntertainmentA 014308, LX2 8013
1.11Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisA Holiday CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Products123458
1.11Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisA Holiday CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Products100001
1.4Sleigh Ride2:57Johnny MathisThe Christmas Music of Johnny Mathis: A Personal CollectionJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.8Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisThe Time-Life Treasury of Christmas (2-disc collection)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Products, Time–Life MusicM18800, TCD-802, TCD-802AR, TCD-802CR
2.2Sleigh Ride2:59Johnny MathisThe Time-Life Treasury of ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-09-17
Time–Life Music
1.4Sleigh Ride2:59Johnny MathisBy Golly Get JollyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hear MusicJ107280
1.3Sleigh Ride3:01Johnny MathisMerry ChristmasJohnny MathisAlbum
  • US2003-09-16
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 63564
1.11Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisThe Essential Johnny MathisJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-05-04
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C2K 63562
1.4Sleigh Ride2:57Johnny MathisThe Christmas Music of Johnny Mathis: A Personal CollectionJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-08-20
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.4Sleigh Ride2:57Johnny MathisA Personal Collection: The Christmas Music of Johnny MathisJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK92706
1.16Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny Mathis with Percy Faith and His OrchestraMartha Stewart Living Music: Traditional Songs for the HolidaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.16Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisMartha Stewart Living Music: Traditional Songs for the HolidaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-10-18
SBME Special Markets
1.2Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisThe Best of ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
1.10Sleigh Ride2:57Johnny MathisAll-Time Christmas Favorites (2006 reissue with mosaic back cover)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-03-14
Collectables (US reissue label), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)COL CD 9761, SONY A-32315
1.4Sleigh Ride2:59Johnny MathisWCBS FM101.1: The Ultimate Christmas Album, Vol. IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-03-14
Collectables (US reissue label)COL‐CD‐2512
1.16Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisBest Ever Christmas Mix 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2006-11-27
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)0946 3 81927 2 5
1.9Sleigh Ride2:59Johnny Mathis with Percy Faith & His OrchestraWinter WonderlandJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
CMG (Custom Marketing Group, evidently a subsidiary of Sony BMG Music Entertainment, ca. 2004–2008)A 94349
1.3Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisCrooner’s ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum
  • US2007-06-05
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
3.3Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisChristmas With the StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestK06037KK, RDCD5501-4
1.9Sleigh Ride2:59Johnny MathisCrooner’s ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing GroupA 688648
1.17Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisI’ll Be Home for Christmas: The Ultimate Holiday Homecoming CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest MusicSSTC06229
1.1Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisGold: A 50th Anniversary Christmas CelebrationJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)82876 89685 2
1.3Sleigh Ride2:56Johnny MathisMerry ChristmasJohnny MathisAlbum
  • GB2009-09-14
Hallmark Music & Entertainment707502
1.11Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisThe Essential Johnny Mathis 3.0 (Limited Edition)Johnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
  • US2010-06-15
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)68827
3.4Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisLemon Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes: ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GO Entertain (bargain compilations)GO3CD7040
3.1Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisThe Golden Age of Christmas MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisA Classic ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
88697905652
2.11Sleigh Ride2:59Johnny MathisA Classic ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697973232
3.8Sleigh Ride2:57Johnny MathisThe Ultimate Family Christmas Over 75 Christmas Crackers!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GO Entertain (bargain compilations)GO3CD7134
1.37Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny Mathis50 Xmas Songs: 50 Classic Christmas Songs for the Perfect Holiday, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012-11-15
1.14Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny Mathis with Percy FaithUnder the MistletoeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Enterprises (not for release label use; catalog/reissue division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)B0017607-02
1.14Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisUnder the MistletoeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special MarketsB00176002
3.18Sleigh Ride2:56Johnny MathisSeven Classic AlbumsJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
Real GoneRGMCD091
1.4Sleigh Ride2:57Johnny Mathis & Percy Faith & His OrchestraThe Complete Christmas Collection: 1958-2010Johnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
  • US2015-11-06
Real Gone Music (US reissue label founded by Gordon Anderson and Gabby Castellana. DO NOT CONFUSE WITH THE UK/EUROPE OUT-OF-COPYRIGHT LABEL.)RGM-0400
6.3Sleigh Ride?:??Johnny MathisThe Voice of Romance: The Columbia Original Album CollectionJohnny MathisAlbum + Compilation
  • -2017-12-08
Sony Legacy (this is a dubious label; please verify if it's not Legacy (Recordings) or some other instead that you want)
1.10Sleigh Ride?:??Johnny Mathis20 Smooth Christmas ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)CHR006
1.3Sleigh Ride2:57Johnny MathisThe Crooners at ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Acrobat MusicFACCD8502
1.1Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisChristmas CelebrationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Sleigh Ride?:??Johnny MathisEverybody Loves ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisJust ChristmasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisMerry Christmas (made in Japan)Johnny MathisAlbumColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 8021
1.3Sleigh Ride2:58Johnny MathisMerry ChristmasJohnny MathisAlbumColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.3Sleigh Ride3:00Johnny MathisMerry Christmas (mastered for iTunes)Johnny MathisAlbumColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 8021

Relationships

vocals:Johnny Mathis (US pop/soul singer)
orchestra:Percy Faith Orchestra (Faith's orchestra before his death in 1976)
conductor:Percy Faith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Columbia Records (EMI-owned 1931-1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973) (in 1958)
recording of:Sleigh Ride

Sleigh Ride

lyricist:Mitchell Parish (in 1950)
composer:Leroy Anderson (until 1948-02-10)
publisher:EMI Harmonies Limited
EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated)
Woodbury Music (aka Woodbury Music Company)
referred to in medleys:O’Tannenbaum / Sleigh Ride Medley
The Caroing Medley (Psalty's Family Christmas Singalong) (order: 2)
Megamix 3 (It Must Be Christmas) (order: 8)
Mix Three (Greatest Ever Christmas Party Megamix) (order: 8)
later parody versions:Gay Ride
later translated versions:’n Tochtje op de slee
Promenade en traîneau
Rekiretki
Sledetur
Sledeturen
Sleigh Ride ("Eine musikalische Schlittenfahrt" (Peter Alexander))
そりすべり
version of:Sleigh Ride (original instrumental version)
is the basis for:Jul - Det’ cool
arrangements:En slade for tva (Sleigh Ride) (translated)