[3][4][5] Following the passing of producer Lee Mendelson in December 2019, his children undertook an extensive search of archival materials in hopes of locating original music score recordings from the Peanuts television specials.

The sessions introduced several key developments in the Peanuts musical canon, including the debut of Woodstock, and featured notable first-time contributions from musicians such as Seward McCain on bass and Tom Harrell on trumpet.

The wah-wah effect, which Guaraldi had first experimented with in earlier recordings, found its fullest expression in the track "Joe Cool (Vocal)," where it complemented the electric piano and flute sections.

This was the first time Guaraldi sang on a Peanuts special, providing vocals for the "Joe Cool" track, a decision that initially caused some hesitation but ultimately proved successful.

The score also featured a more extended version of the title theme during the end credits, arranged with a Dixieland jazz influence, where Martin played clarinet and soprano sax, alongside O'Hara and Harrell on trumpet.

To reduce the carbon footprint of production, these records are made with BioVinyl, a material that replaces petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste.

Weiner concludes that, "Excluding the unmatchable triumvirate of the Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving specials, You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown may well be one of the best Guaraldi soundtracks, and this album does the music full justice.

"[1] The recording of You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown demonstrated Guaraldi’s ability to evolve musically, incorporating contemporary elements while maintaining the jazz foundation that defined his earlier Peanuts soundtracks.