Playlists & MusicNo. 7513 · The 2026 edition
Mannheim Steamroller
Experience the iconic sounds of Christmas with Mannheim Steamroller, blending classical and rock for a holiday tradition.
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Mannheim Steamroller delivers a unique musical fusion, combining classical orchestration with rock elements to create beloved holiday albums and live performances that have become a seasonal staple.
About this
Wikipedia article on Mannheim Steamroller, the American neoclassical new-age ensemble founded by Chip Davis in 1974. It traces the group's history, its Fresh Aire and Christmas success, and gives a full album-by-album discography. Includes Halloween, Ambience, Day Parts and other releases.
The list
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Fresh Aire 1975
First album, released under Mannheim Steamroller pseudonym; Gold.
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Fresh Aire II 1977
Second album; fall-themed; Gold.
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Fresh Aire III 1979
Third album; summer-themed; Gold.
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Fresh Aire IV 1981
Winter-themed; Gold.
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Fresh Aire Interludes 1981
Compilation of Berkey's ten piano interludes.
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Fresh Aire V 1983
Subtitled To the Moon; Gold; New Age chart 25 in 1994.
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Fresh Aire VI 1986
Explores Greek mythology; Gold; Billboard 200 number 155.
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Fresh Aire 7 1990
Based on the number 7; Gold; New Age number 2.
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Seasons: A Fresh Aire Collection 1993
Box set compilation of first four Fresh Aire albums.
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Fresh Aire Music Motivator 1993
Compilation.
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Fresh Aire 8 2000
Based on theme of infinity; New Age number 2.
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The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller 2007
Compilation.
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Christmas 1984
First holiday album; 6x Platinum.
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A Fresh Aire Christmas 1988
6x Platinum.
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Christmas in the Aire 1995
4x Platinum.
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Christmas Live 1997
Live Christmas album; Platinum.
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My Little Christmas Tree & Other Christmas Bedtime Stories 1997
Book included music CD.
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The Christmas Angel: A Family Story 1998
Mostly spoken-word; Platinum.
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Christmas Extraordinaire 2001
3x Platinum.
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Christmas Collection 2001
Box set compilation.
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Christmas Celebration 2004
Compilation with one new song; Platinum.
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Winter Wonderland 2006
Compilation.
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Christmas Song 2007
Guest vocals Johnny Mathis and Olivia Newton-John; Platinum.
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Trimming the Tree
Compilation.
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Morning Frost
Compilation.
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Mannheim Steamroller the Making of Christmas Song By Chip Davis
Making-of release.
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Sweet Memories 2008
Compilation.
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A Candle Light Christmas
Compilation.
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Christmasville 2008
Studio Christmas album.
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Christmas: 25th Anniversary Collection 2009
Compilation; Gold.
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Heading Home 2010
Compilation.
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Christmas Symphony 2011
With members of Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Hometown
Compilation.
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Mannheim Ultimate Christmas Collection
Box set compilation.
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Tis the Season 2012
Compilation.
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Christmas Symphony II 2013
Release plus special extended version.
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30/40 2014
Christmas release.
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LIVE 2015
Release plus special extended version; Billboard 200 number 85.
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Christmas 35th Anniversary 2019
Christmas release.
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Chip Davis' Holiday Musik 1996
Chip Davis Christmas album.
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Chip Davis' Holiday Musik II 1997
Chip Davis Christmas album.
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Chip Davis Presents: Renaissance Holiday 1998
Chip Davis Christmas album.
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Halloween 2003
New Age number 1; Billboard 200 number 53.
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Halloween: Monster Mix 2004
Halloween album.
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Halloween 2 Creatures Collection 2006
Halloween album.
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Halloween: Sweet Tooth
Halloween compilation.
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Ambience: Bird Song 2000
Ambience series album.
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Ambience: Summer Song 2001
Ambience series album.
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Ambience: Autumn Song 2003
Ambience series album.
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Ambience Ocean Song
Mentioned in liner notes; apparently unreleased.
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Ambience Night Song
Mentioned in liner notes; apparently unreleased.
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Ambience Desert Song
Mentioned in liner notes; apparently unreleased.
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Day Parts: Sunday Morning Coffee 1991
Chip Davis Day Parts album.
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Chip Davis' Day Parts: Dinner 1992
Chip Davis Day Parts album.
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Chip Davis' Day Parts: Party Music That Cooks
Chip Davis Day Parts album.
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Chip Davis' Day Parts: Romance
Chip Davis Day Parts album.
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Impressions 1993
Chip Davis solo album.
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Chip Davis' Day Parts: Sunday Morning Coffee II 1994
Chip Davis Day Parts album.
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Chip Davis' Day Parts: Party Music That Cooks 2 1995
Chip Davis Day Parts album.
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Chip Davis' Day Parts: Romance II 1998
Chip Davis Day Parts album.
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American Gramaphone Sampler 1980
Compilation.
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American Gramaphone Sampler III 1984
Compilation.
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Saving the Wildlife 1986
1986 television documentary soundtrack; thirteen tracks.
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Classical Gas 1987
With Mason Williams; Gold.
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American Gramaphone Sampler
Compilation.
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Yellowstone: The Music of Nature 1989
PBS special soundtrack; Gold; New Age number 2.
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American Gramaphone Sampler 2 1990
Compilation.
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To Russia with Love 1994
New Age chart number 9.
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Huskers Musik 1996
Album release.
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A Mannheim Massage 1997
Compilation.
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In the Deed the Glory 1998
Album release.
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Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse 1999
Disney music album; New Age number 1.
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25 Year Celebration of Mannheim Steamroller 1999
Compilation.
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Exclusive Collection 2000
Compilation.
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Romantic Melodies 2003
New Age number 1; Billboard 200 number 41.
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American Spirit 2003
Reunited Davis with C.W. McCall; Convoy remake.
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Romantic Themes 2005
Album release.
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The Music of the Spheres 2007
Album release.
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True Wilderness 2010
Album release.
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Safari 2012
Re-release of Saving the Wildlife.
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Snapshot: Mannheim Steamroller 2013
Compilation.
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The Music of the Spheres 2013
Re-release; added five tracks, removed one.
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Live 2015
Live performance compilation; Billboard 200 number 85.
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Exotic Spaces 2019
Twelve new tracks; inspired by global sites.
