Way back when (here, here and here) I had discussed the 1954 recording of "A Christmas Carol" by Claude Rains for Mercury Records.
Since then I came across this EP (extended play 45 rpm record) that puts the two parts of that record on one side with the two parts of his record of "The Christmas Tree" (also from 1954) on the other side.
I'm guessing it's a reissue, so from a bit later than 1954.
What I find interesting is that the cover doesn't mention Claude Rains at all, although the back says nice things about him:
If the suits at Mercury wanted parents to buy this for their kids, wouldn't they want to promote the idea that a highly respected actor was involved?
The cover is also intriguing because it seems to represent a reformed Scrooge entering the Cratchit house with Tiny Tim, so this scene would take place after the book.
And I love the kitty joining in the fun!
As a bonus here's Mr. Rains with "The Christmas Tree":
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