Various Artists - In The Christmas Groove (2009)

Following in the footsteps of classic Christmas albums from the Motown stable and James Brown, Strut released the first ever Yuletide compilation on the label in November 2009, IN THE CHRISTMAS GROOVE, featuring 12 rare soul, funk and blues cuts rediscovered from Christmases past. In November 2010, Strut makes the compilation available as a super-loud 2LP gatefold for the first time, featuring the album's original sleeve notes by James Maycock of Mojo magazine.

Tracklist:
01. Jimmy Reed - Christmas Present Blues (2:32)
02. Electric Jungle - Funky Funky Christmas (3:05)
03. Funk Machine - Soul Santa (3:18)
04. Milly & Silly - Getting Down For Xmas (3:32)
05. The Harlem Childrens Chorus - Black Christmas (2:31)
06. Wild Honey - Angels Christmas (2:46)
07. Captain Elmo McKenzie & The Roosters - Home On Christmas Day (2:49)
08. Soul Saints Orchestra - Santas Got A Bag Of Soul (3:17)
09. J.D. McDonald - Boogaloo Santa Claus (4:22)
10. Zebra - Christmas Morning (4:36)
11. Harvey Averne Band - Lets Get It Together This Christmas (2:33)
12. Jimmy Jules - The New Year (3:11)
13. The Black On White Affair - Auld Lang Syne (4:00)