"Essential Christmas" by Various Artists is a 2-disc CD album released by Sony Music Distribution in 2002. This album features a collection of Christmas songs by various artists, including George Michael, Cyndi Lauper, and John Mellencamp. With a total run time of 128 minutes, this album is perfect for the holiday season and is sure to bring joy to listeners with its mix of Christmas and rock & pop genres. The jewel case and inlay are in near mint condition, making it a valuable addition to any music collection for the Christmas season.