Lee Mendelson Film Productions Celebrates 75 Years Of Vince Guaraldi With Exclusive Record Store Day 2026“Baseball & Glove” Soundtrack Release

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“IT'S ARBOR DAY, CHARLIE BROWN” & “CHARLIE BROWN'S ALL STARS!” RECORD STORE DAY 2026“BASEBALL & GLOVE” EDITIONS

On the heels of the success of“Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” reaching #3 on Billboard'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, Lee Mendelson Film Productions celebrates 75 years of Vince Guaraldi music with the exclusive Record Store Day 2026 release of the Vince Guaraldi soundtracks to the classic Peanuts® specials:

“IT'S ARBOR DAY, CHARLIE BROWN”

&

“CHARLIE BROWN'S ALL STARS!”

RECORD STORE DAY 2026“BASEBALL & GLOVE” EDITIONS

The wide vinyl, CD, and digital release is on March 20, 2026.

Available April 18, 2026 - Only at Participating Record Store Day Stores

This special edition features two uniquely designed 45 RPM records housed together in a collectible PVC gatefold package:

• 10” Clear“Baseball” 45 RPM LP – It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
• 12” Brown Die-Cut Glove-Shaped 45 RPM LP – Charlie Brown's All Stars!

Celebrating 50 & 60 Years of Two Beloved Specials

This release presents the complete scores celebrating the 50th anniversary of It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown and the 60th anniversary of Charlie Brown's All Stars! - music that bookends the first decade of Peanuts® television specials.

Notably, Arbor Day contains the final recordings by jazz legend Vince Guaraldi, recorded on February 6, 1976 - the day he passed away at age 47 in Menlo Park, California.

Both specials were written by Charles M. Schulz and produced by Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez Day was directed by Phil Roman and Melendez, while All Stars! was directed by Melendez.

“Charlie Brown's All Stars!” (1966)

The second Peanuts® primetime special, following A Charlie Brown Christmas, originally aired June 8, 1966 on CBS.

Performed by the Vince Guaraldi Sextet:

• Vince Guaraldi – piano
• Eugene“Puzzy” Firth – bass
• Eddie Duran – guitar
• John Coppola – trumpet
• Frank Snow – trumpet
• Lee Charlton – drums

The score is presented in 7 tracks mixed from original session elements, including selections restored from 35mm negative soundtrack tape.

“It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown” (1976)

The 15th and final Peanuts® special scored by Guaraldi, airing March 16, 1976 on CBS.

Performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio:

• Vince Guaraldi – piano
• Seward McCain – bass
• Jim Zimmerman – drums

This 10” 45 RPM“baseball” LP features 14 tracks including:

• “Young Man's Fancy”
• “Jay Sterling Morton Jazz”
• “Sprinkle Your Bird”
• “Rain, Rain, Go Away (Rain, Gentle Rain)”
• “Happy Arbor Day, Charlie Brown”

The single “Sprinkle Your Bird” is now available worldwide.

Audiophile Restoration & Production

• Mixed by Clark Germain (WonderWorld Studio)
• Restored and mastered by Vinson Hudson
• Produced by Sean Mendelson & Jason Mendelson
• Liner notes by Sean & Jason Mendelson and Derrick Bang (author of Vince Guaraldi at the Piano)

The RSD edition includes a 6-page tri-fold insert featuring artwork from the specials.

Sustainable Pressing with a Purpose

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.

In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, LMFP will plant one tree for every copy sold in 2026, with a minimum commitment of 12,000 trees planted. (Purchases are not tax deductible.)

About Peanuts®

Since its 1950 debut in seven newspapers, Peanuts® has become a global cultural phenomenon. The brand is owned by Peanuts® 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® partnered with NASA to inspire student interest in space exploration and STEM education.

About Lee Mendelson Film Productions

Founded in 1963, Lee Mendelson Film Productions has produced over 50 Peanuts® television specials, including:

• A Charlie Brown Christmas
• It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
• A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

The company has earned 11 Emmy Awards (45 nominations), four Peabody Awards, and numerous Grammy® and Academy Award nominations.

Release Information

Record Store Day Exclusive: April 18, 2026

Wide Release (Vinyl, CD, Digital): March 20, 2026

Distributed by MVD Entertainment Group

For more information:

Vince Guaraldi · It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown / Charlie Brown's All Stars! (Original Soundtrack Recordings – 50th Extended & 60th Anniversary Editions)

A celebration of 75 years of Vince Guaraldi's musical legacy - honoring the timeless artistry that continues to define the sound of Peanuts®.

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