Post #350711 by ScarabaTiki on Fri, Dec 21, 2007 7:25 AM

I agree with Tabuzak that 'Polynesian Fantasy' by the Out-Islanders is one of the hardest to find these days. It is one of my personal favorites! Fortunately I was able to find the music on a blog site. I've been trying to get a nice hard copy for years. Although a little less valuable (I'd guess), two others that I've been looking for without much luck are 'Polynesian Paradise' by Phil Moore and a stereo copy of 'Rains in the Tropics' by The Gene Rains Group.

My best find to date is probably a mint copy of 'Exotic Paradise' by Paul Conrad for a mere $1 at an LA record show last year. It was buried in the bargain records under one vendor's table. My other coup de grace was finding a great copy of 'Eden's Island' by Eden Abhez in a local record shop a few months back. Maybe considered one of the rarest exotica LP's? It was displayed on the wall for $110, and I asked if they could discount it some. Much to my surprise and glee the store owner dropped it to $60! :) The record isn't perfect, probably a vg++ or so, but the cover is in the shrink and mint. Considering a recent ebay sale ($240), I'd say that was a good find!

Thanks Sabu for that link to Terapeak. Neat site!