Adele's New Album Tops Books-A-Million's Holiday Music Picks

With Adele's new album "25" as one of the highest selling music releases in Books-A-Million history, the album has been placed atop Books-A-Million's Top Music Picks list for the Holidays. The list features a mix of holiday favorites, and contains a limited edition of vinyl presses from Maroon 5 and Pentatonix that are exclusive to Books-A-Million.

"With Adele's new album driving our Top Music Picks, other vinyl artwork exclusive to Books-A-Million, and our selection of holiday favorites, we know that our customers will find something special for the music lover and vinyl collector on their list," said Abby Brady, Buyer at Books-A-Million. "2014's 'That's Christmas to Me' from Pentatonix was the highest-charted Holiday album in 50 years. These albums are sure to get people into the holiday spirit."

The complete Books-A-Million Top Music Picks list for the holiday season is below:

• Adele - "25"
  • Four years after her record-breaking second studio album, the highly anticipated third album has arrived and broken several sales records along the way. 25 is available on vinyl and CD.
• Maroon 5 - "Songs About Jane" Exclusive Swirl Vinyl
  • Their hit album is available in vinyl, pressed with a unique maroon and white swirl only at Books-A-Million.

• Pentatonix - "PTXMas" Exclusive Green Vinyl
  • Books-A-Million exclusive translucent green vinyl press of their earlier Holiday album.
• Pentatonix - "That's Christmas to Me"
  • The 2014 release was the highest-charting Holiday album in 50 years. Available on CD.

• Michael Buble - "Christmas"
  • Combining guest performances and a unique take on the holiday classics, Michael Buble's Christmas has become a staple of the season since its release in 2011. Available in stores.

• "Christmas at Downton Abbey"
  • The official festive collection from the award-winning television series, Downton Abbey. Reminiscent of a simpler time, this two CD collection has carols and hymns curated to evoke the Christmas at Downton Abbey spirit. Available on CD.

• Josh Groban - "Noel"
  • The fourth studio album from the Adult Contemporary star, Noel brings Josh Groban's familiar voice into the holiday season with original songs and classic holiday anthems.
• James Taylor - "James Taylor at Christmas"
  • A collection of holiday favorites recorded by Taylor throughout the years, James Taylor at Christmas is the holiday treat that James Taylor fans are sure to enjoy. Available on CD.
• Mannheim Steamroller - "30/40"
  • The 30 refers to the three decades since the release of their Christmas collection and the 40 refers to Chip Davis's debut album, Fresh Aire, which arrived a full decade before the Christmas album. The 30/40 collection takes a look back, offering tracks from Christmas and Fresh Aire, to give fans an album of Mannheim Steamroller's best songs. Available on CD.

In addition to these albums available at Books-A-Million, customers can find many of the classic Christmas albums on sale in stores for $5, including the albums listed below:

• "Christmas Songs" by Frank Sinatra
• "Peace on Earth" by Casting Crowns
• "These Are Special Times" by Celine Dion
• "Christmas Offerings" by Third Day
• "What A Night!" By Harry Connick Jr.
• "Merry Christmas... Love Elvis" by Elvis Presley

Customers looking to find record players, new and old vinyl albums or other unique gifts this holiday season can visit their local Books-A-Million, Books-A-Million vinyl online and booksamillion.com.

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