[4] The CD version, with three additional tracks, reached number 89 on their Top R&B Albums chart in 1994.

[5] Randy Anthony on the site Hip Christmas says "the magic of 60's soul music – the gospel intensity, the ribald humor, the sensual conviction – comes to bear with its most powerful alchemy on Soul Christmas .

"[13] Rhino also appends "Original" to this title in an attempt to avoid confusion with 1991's Soul Christmas.

"[15] Some international releases contain Aretha Franklin's "Amazing Grace" as a bonus track.

[16] Some international releases contain Aretha Franklin's "Amazing Grace" and "Wholy Holy" as bonus tracks.