Christmas Reissue Single

The Jive That Jingles

re-released in the UK as a 7-inch vinyl single, on November 10, 1978, by Harvest Records (catalogue: HAR 5173). Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” was backed with “See My Baby Jive,” this festive glam rock anthem, written and produced by Roy Wood, was a reissue of 1973 tracks. The A-side featured the Stockland Green Bilateral School First Year Choir and The Suedettes, with additional noises from Class 3c, Snob. Pressed by EMI Records and mastered by Blair’s, it did not chart on this release but became a perennial holiday staple.

Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” 7-inch vinyl single, was

Single Overview

A-Side: “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” (Roy Wood)

Written-By – Roy Wood. Producer – Roy Wood. Backing Vocals – The Stockland Green Bilateral School First Year Choir, The Suedettes. Other [Additional Noises] – Class 3c, Snob.

B-Side: “See My Baby Jive” (Roy Wood)

Written-By – Roy Wood. Producer – Roy Wood.

Release Details:

Label: Harvest Records (UK pressing, 45 RPM).

Published By – April Music Ltd.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – EMI Records Ltd.

Manufactured By – EMI Records Ltd.

Mastered At – EMI Studios.

Pressed By – EMI Records.

Mastered By – Blair’s.

Formats:

Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single (HAR 5173): “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” / “See My Baby Jive.” In a company sleeve.

A: “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” (Roy Wood) – Written-By – Roy Wood – Producer – Roy Wood – Backing Vocals – The Stockland Green Bilateral School First Year Choir, The Suedettes – Other [Additional Noises] – Class 3c, Snob

B: “See My Baby Jive” (Roy Wood) – Written-By – Roy Wood – Producer – Roy Wood

Notes: Reissue of 2 tracks from 1973.

Country Variations:

The single released in 1978 was exclusively available in the UK and Ireland, sharing the same catalogue number.

UK (Harvest HAR 5173): Released November 10, 1978.

Production and Context:

Produced by Roy Wood. Recorded in 1973. The lineup: Roy Wood (vocals, multi-instruments), with Wizzard and choirs. “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” was a glam holiday anthem, while “See My Baby Jive” was a 1973 hit. The 1978 reissue followed Wizzard’s breakup. Later re-recorded in 1981 (with Kempsey Primary School choir) due to lost tapes, reaching No. 41 UK; 1984 version hit No. 23 with 12-inch.

Singles Released and Chart Performance

“I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” / “See My Baby Jive” was a 1978 reissue:

Single Chart Performance:

1978 Release: No chart entry.

1981 Re-recording: No. 41 UK.

1984 Reissue (with 12-inch): No. 23 UK.

Legacy and Collectibility:

“I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” is a holiday glam staple, with “See My Baby Jive” a jukebox classic.

Streams on Spotify via compilations preserve the analog cheer.

This single is a must-have for Wizzard fans and Christmas collectors.

Have you snagged this Wizzard holiday gem in your vinyl collection? Does it jingle your bells? Share in the comments!

Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Prince Vault, Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube

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getting as far as number 23.