December is Winston's highest-selling album, having been certified triple Platinum by the RIAA, signifying 3 million copies in shipment.

The album was again reissued in 2013 by Valley Entertainment with Dancing Cat Records, Winston's own label.

[6] AllMusic critic William Ruhlmann commented that December ranks as "the mother of all solo instrumental albums, and with good reason.

Mixing traditional carols with Pachelbel's Canon and a few originals, Winston produces a solo piano album of unparalleled—and undeniable—beauty.

"[1] All tracks are written by George Winston, except where notedCredits adapted from 1982 vinyl liner notes.