The charity album A Philly Special Christmas Party from The Philly Specials is making a remarkable impact on the music scene, debuting at the top of Billboard’s charts. It has secured the No. 1 spot on the Independent Albums chart and is impressively positioned within the top 10 of various categories including Top Album Sales (No. 2), Top Holiday Albums (No. 2), and Vinyl Albums (No. 2). Additionally, it stands at No. 16 on the all-genre Billboard 200 for the charts dated December 7, showcasing its widespread appeal and commercial success during the holiday season.

As the third and final installment in this charity series, A Philly Special Christmas Party is spearheaded by The Philly Specials, which includes former Philadelphia Eagles football player Jason Kelce alongside his teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. This unique collaboration not only highlights their musical talents but also underscores their commitment to giving back to the community, making this release significant not just for its entertainment value but also for its charitable contributions.

The Party album has achieved the highest sales week for any holiday album in the past four years, along with setting a record for the largest sales week for a holiday album on vinyl in the modern tracking era, which began in 1991 with Luminate. In its initial week, ending November 28, the album sold an impressive 32,000 copies, with a substantial 22,000 of those sales attributed to vinyl. The album was commercially available starting November 22 in multiple formats, including CD, vinyl, and digital download, making it accessible to a wide range of listeners eager to enjoy holiday music.

The last holiday album to surpass this record was Carrie Underwood’s My Gift, which sold 33,000 copies nearly three months after its release, reflecting on the charts dated December 19, 2020. Prior to this, the modern era’s leading sales week for a holiday album on vinyl was noted when Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack achieved 20,000 copies sold near the end of 2022, demonstrating the competitive nature of holiday music sales and the growing popularity of vinyl as a preferred format among collectors and enthusiasts.

The new Party album features an impressive lineup of collaborations with renowned artists such as Boyz II Men, Stevie Nicks, Mt. Joy, and Jason’s brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The album offers fresh takes on beloved holiday classics, including covers of tracks like “Maybe This Christmas,” “Last Christmas,” and “Please Come Home for Christmas.” These collaborations not only enhance the album’s appeal but also contribute to a diverse and rich listening experience that resonates with fans of various musical genres.

Within the Billboard Top Album Sales chart, only traditional album sales are considered, providing a clear picture of the best-selling albums each week. This chart has been tracking sales since May 25, 1991, when Billboard first employed electronically monitored piece count data from SoundScan, now known as Luminate. The methodology for the Billboard 200 albums chart transitioned on December 6, 2014, to a system that combines pure album sales with track equivalent and streaming equivalent album units, reflecting the evolving landscape of music consumption.

In the latest Top Album Sales chart, the rest of the top 10 showcases a mix of new releases and returning favorites. The Wicked film soundtrack debuts impressively at No. 1 with 85,000 copies sold. Kendrick Lamar’s GNX follows closely at No. 3 with 32,000 copies. ATEEZ’s Golden Hour: Part.2 experiences a drop from No. 1 to No. 4 in its second week with sales of 24,000, marking a decrease of 87%. Other notable entries include Marilyn Manson’s One Assassination Under God: Chapter 1 at No. 5, Zach Bryan’s The Great American Bar Scene re-entering at No. 6, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet holding steady at No. 7, highlighting the dynamic nature of the current music market.