{"id":792420,"date":"2026-02-24T18:23:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=792420"},"modified":"2026-02-24T18:23:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:23:01","slug":"lee-mendelson-film-productions-celebrates-75-years-of-vince-guaraldi-with-exclusive-record-store-day-2026-baseball-glove-soundtrack-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/lee-mendelson-film-productions-celebrates-75-years-of-vince-guaraldi-with-exclusive-record-store-day-2026-baseball-glove-soundtrack-release_792420.html","title":{"rendered":"Lee Mendelson Film Productions Celebrates 75 Years of Vince Guaraldi with Exclusive Record Store Day 2026 \u201cBaseball &#038; Glove\u201d Soundtrack Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;  width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/02\/1771969453.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Lee Mendelson Film Productions Celebrates 75 Years of Vince Guaraldi with Exclusive Record Store Day 2026 &ldquo;Baseball &amp; Glove&rdquo; Soundtrack Release\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/02\/1771969453.jpg\" alt=\"Lee Mendelson Film Productions Celebrates 75 Years of Vince Guaraldi with Exclusive Record Store Day 2026 &ldquo;Baseball &amp; Glove&rdquo; Soundtrack Release\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">\u201cIT\u2019S ARBOR DAY, CHARLIE BROWN\u201d &#038; \u201cCHARLIE BROWN\u2019S ALL STARS!\u201d RECORD STORE DAY 2026 \u201cBASEBALL &#038; GLOVE\u201d EDITIONS<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the heels of the success of <em>&ldquo;Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown&rdquo;<\/em> reaching #3 on Billboard&#8217;s Indie Album Sales Chart, #6 on the Traditional Jazz Chart, #10 on the Vinyl Chart, and #12 on the Kids Chart for the second year in a row, <strong>Lee Mendelson Film Productions<\/strong> celebrates 75 years of Vince Guaraldi music with the exclusive Record Store Day 2026 release of the Vince Guaraldi soundtracks to the classic Peanuts&reg; specials:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>&ldquo;IT&rsquo;S ARBOR DAY, CHARLIE BROWN&rdquo;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&amp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>&ldquo;CHARLIE BROWN&rsquo;S ALL STARS!&rdquo;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>RECORD STORE DAY 2026 &ldquo;BASEBALL &amp; GLOVE&rdquo; EDITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The wide vinyl, CD, and digital release is on March 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Available April 18, 2026 &mdash; Only at Participating Record Store Day Stores<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This special edition features two uniquely designed 45 RPM records housed together in a collectible PVC gatefold package:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>10&rdquo; Clear &ldquo;Baseball&rdquo; 45 RPM LP<\/strong> &ndash; <em>It&rsquo;s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>12&rdquo; Brown Die-Cut Glove-Shaped 45 RPM LP<\/strong> &ndash; <em>Charlie Brown&rsquo;s All Stars!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Celebrating 50 &amp; 60 Years of Two Beloved Specials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This release presents the <strong>complete scores<\/strong> celebrating the 50th anniversary of It&rsquo;s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown and the 60th anniversary of Charlie Brown&rsquo;s All Stars! &mdash; music that bookends the first decade of Peanuts&reg; television specials.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Notably, <em>Arbor Day<\/em> contains the final recordings by jazz legend <strong>Vince Guaraldi<\/strong>, recorded on February 6, 1976 &mdash; the day he passed away at age 47 in Menlo Park, California.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/02\/dd299691848124f0b6b7eb27d3cbd172.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Both specials were written by Charles M. Schulz and produced by Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez.<em>Arbor Day<\/em> was directed by Phil Roman and Melendez, while <em>All Stars!<\/em> was directed by Melendez.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/02\/fa8bb2cd6f5f3f948c31510520220435.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>&ldquo;Charlie Brown&rsquo;s All Stars!&rdquo; (1966)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The second Peanuts&reg; primetime special, following A Charlie Brown Christmas, originally aired June 8, 1966 on CBS.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performed by the <strong>Vince Guaraldi Sextet<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Vince Guaraldi &ndash; piano<\/li>\n<li>Eugene &ldquo;Puzzy&rdquo; Firth &ndash; bass<\/li>\n<li>Eddie Duran &ndash; guitar<\/li>\n<li>John Coppola &ndash; trumpet<\/li>\n<li>Frank Snow &ndash; trumpet<\/li>\n<li>Lee Charlton &ndash; drums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The score is presented in 7 tracks mixed from original session elements, including selections restored from 35mm negative soundtrack tape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/02\/7d78e988cbbf456059ba9d02120d7d03.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong> &ldquo;It&rsquo;s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown&rdquo; (1976)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 15th and final Peanuts&reg; special scored by Guaraldi, airing March 16, 1976 on CBS.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performed by the <strong>Vince Guaraldi Trio<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Vince Guaraldi &ndash; piano<\/li>\n<li>Seward McCain &ndash; bass<\/li>\n<li>Jim Zimmerman &ndash; drums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This 10&rdquo; 45 RPM &ldquo;baseball&rdquo; LP features 14 tracks including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>&ldquo;Young Man&rsquo;s Fancy&rdquo;<\/li>\n<li>&ldquo;Jay Sterling Morton Jazz&rdquo;<\/li>\n<li>&ldquo;Sprinkle Your Bird&rdquo;<\/li>\n<li>&ldquo;Rain, Rain, Go Away (Rain, Gentle Rain)&rdquo;<\/li>\n<li>&ldquo;Happy Arbor Day, Charlie Brown&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The single <strong>&ldquo;Sprinkle Your Bird&rdquo;<\/strong> is now available worldwide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Audiophile Restoration &amp; Production<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Mixed by Clark Germain (WonderWorld Studio)<\/li>\n<li>Restored and mastered by Vinson Hudson<\/li>\n<li>Produced by Sean Mendelson &amp; Jason Mendelson<\/li>\n<li>Liner notes by Sean &amp; Jason Mendelson and Derrick Bang (author of <em>Vince Guaraldi at the Piano<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The RSD edition includes a 6-page tri-fold insert featuring artwork from the specials.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sustainable Pressing with a Purpose <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These bio-attributed vinyl records reduce carbon footprint by approximately 90% compared to standard LP production. Packaging includes sustainably forested paper, a PVC gatefold jacket, and a recycled bag.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, LMFP will plant <strong>one tree for every copy sold in 2026<\/strong>, with a minimum commitment of 12,000 trees planted. (Purchases are not tax deductible.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/02\/bc4c5c39ead443008e02d405f9c03229.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Peanuts&reg;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since its 1950 debut in seven newspapers, Peanuts&reg; has become a global cultural phenomenon. The brand is owned by Peanuts&reg; Worldwide (41% WildBrain Ltd., 39% Sony Music Entertainment Japan, 20% the Schulz family). Today, fans enjoy classic specials on Apple TV and thousands of licensed products worldwide. In 2018, Peanuts&reg; partnered with NASA to inspire student interest in space exploration and STEM education.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Lee Mendelson Film Productions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Founded in 1963, Lee Mendelson Film Productions has produced over 50 Peanuts&reg; television specials, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>A Charlie Brown Christmas<\/li>\n<li>It&rsquo;s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown<\/li>\n<li>A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The company has earned 11 Emmy Awards (45 nominations), four Peabody Awards, and numerous Grammy&reg; and Academy Award nominations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Release Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Record Store Day Exclusive:<\/strong> April 18, 2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Wide Release (Vinyl, CD, Digital):<\/strong> March 20, 2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Distributed by MVD Entertainment Group<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more information:&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mendelsonproductions.com\/\">https:\/\/www.mendelsonproductions.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vince Guaraldi &middot; It&rsquo;s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown \/ Charlie Brown&rsquo;s All Stars! (Original Soundtrack Recordings &ndash; 50th Extended &amp; 60th Anniversary Editions)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A celebration of 75 years of Vince Guaraldi&rsquo;s musical legacy &mdash; honoring the timeless artistry that continues to define the sound of Peanuts&reg;.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/facebook.com_71677.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">World Star PR <\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Jimmy Star <br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=lee-mendelson-film-productions-celebrates-75-years-of-vince-guaraldi-with-exclusive-record-store-day-2026-baseball-glove-soundtrack-release\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 631-506-6600<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WorldStarPR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WorldStarPR\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=lee-mendelson-film-productions-celebrates-75-years-of-vince-guaraldi-with-exclusive-record-store-day-2026-baseball-glove-soundtrack-release\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cIT\u2019S ARBOR DAY, CHARLIE BROWN\u201d &#038; \u201cCHARLIE BROWN\u2019S ALL STARS!\u201d RECORD STORE DAY 2026 \u201cBASEBALL &#038; GLOVE\u201d EDITIONS On the heels of the success of &ldquo;Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown&rdquo; reaching #3 on Billboard&#8217;s Indie Album Sales Chart, #6 on &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/lee-mendelson-film-productions-celebrates-75-years-of-vince-guaraldi-with-exclusive-record-store-day-2026-baseball-glove-soundtrack-release_792420.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[433,454,424,437,446],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-792420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Arts-Entertainment","category-Celebrity","category-Family-Parenting","category-Lifestyle","category-Society-Culture"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/792420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=792420"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/792420\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=792420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=792420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=792420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}