Spot You In A Coalmine / Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

This 1988 promotional release from EMI-Manhattan Records features Corey Hart performing a cover of the classic holiday standard 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' backed by his original composition 'Spot You in a Coalmine'. The record was issued as a promotional 45 RPM single, intended for radio airplay and distribution to industry professionals during the holiday season. It stands as a unique departure from Hart’s typical pop-rock sound, capturing the late 1980s trend of established rock and pop artists recording seasonal material to maintain visibility on airwaves during the final quarter of the year.

The release carries the catalog number PRP-1332 and reflects the standard design aesthetics for late-eighties promotional vinyl, often housed in plain sleeves or simple company-branded jackets. While Corey Hart gained international fame for his hit 'Sunglasses at Night', this specific recording represents a niche collectible within his discography. The production style leans into the glossy, keyboard-heavy arrangements characteristic of mainstream late-1980s adult contemporary music, aiming for a radio-friendly appeal that would sit comfortably alongside other holiday staples of the era.