Laura Nyro – Christmas and the Beads of Sweat

A landmark in Laura Nyro’s catalog, Christmas and the Beads of Sweat is a deeply personal and spiritual album blending soul, jazz, folk, and gospel influences. Her poetic lyrics, soaring vocals, and arrangements by Arif Mardin make this record a lush and emotional listening experience. Standout tracks include When I Was a Freeport and You Were the Main Drag, Upstairs by a Chinese Lamp, and Christmas in My Soul.

This copy is sealed, an exceptional find for a 1970 original pressing — preserved in its original shrink wrap, with crisp Columbia artwork and printed lyrics on the back sleeve.