East 17's Stay Another Day: 30th anniversary release for Christmas Number 1?

It's the festive favourite that denied Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You of 1994's Christmas Number 1, and now East 17 have announced plans to celebrate 30 years of Stay Another Day.

Tony Mortimer, Brian Harvey, John Hendy and Terry Coldwell's seasonal staple has been covered by the likes of Girls Aloud, Kylie Minogue and Jorja Smith over the years, but it's time to shine the spotlight back on the original in aid of Nordoff and Robbins.

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The Ivor Novello award-winning track, which spent five weeks atop the Official Singles Chart, enters the 2024 Christmas Number 1 race with an anniversary reissue on 7-inch 'ice clear' vinyl.

For purchases made via stayanotherday.co.uk, London Records will be donating £1 to Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy.

East 17's Tony Mortimer says:

"Through this collaboration with Nordoff and Robbins, I really want to raise awareness of how music can offer hope, expression and healing to people everywhere.

"This 30-year anniversary is more than just a celebration of a song - it’s a call to remember the profound impact that music can have on our lives, particularly in moments of struggle.

"By raising money for life-changing music therapy, I’m also looking forward to making a difference to young people who are living with mental health problems.

"Together, we can ensure that the power of music continues to uplift and support those who need it."

In support of the partnership, Tony will perform a special rendition of the track at the Nordoff and Robbins Carol Service in London on Tuesday December 10.

Will will East 17's Stay Another Day 30th anniversary vinyl be released?

The 30th anniversary 7-inch 'ice clear' vinyl edition of Stay Another Day will be released on December 13 2024.

What is the tracklist for East 17's Stay Another Day vinyl?

1. Stay Another Day

2. Stay Another Day (Live From Letting Off Steam Tour 1995) (previously unreleased)

Are East 17 challenging Mariah Carey for the 2024 Christmas Number 1?

30 years later, history could repeat itself as Mariah Carey announces an anniversary reissue of All I Want For Christmas Is You. Every sale counts, people!

When will the 2024 Official Christmas Number 1 single be announced?

The 2024 Official Christmas Number 1 will be announced on Friday, December 20. The full Christmas Top 40 will be counted down on BBC Radio 1's The Official Chart with Jack Saunders from 4pm GMT.

The full Top 100 Official Christmas Singles Chart and Official Christmas Albums Chart will be published on OfficialCharts.com from 5.45pm GMT on Friday, December 20.

You can stay up to date with all the latest Christmas Number 1 news here on Official Charts.