Post #84454 by TikiGardener on Sat, Apr 3, 2004 10:25 PM

So given the discussion of Gene Rains, and some fine images of vinyl lp covers in Tiki Finds. I was thinking for the edification of the collector of Exotica Vinyl that those of you with the ability to scan lp covers, or take and post digital photos should have a thread to exhibit these fine sonic gateways to times past.

And it would help the begining collector to know what to keep his eyes open for.

I just had a major find, but am scanner/camera-less at the moment.

But I am happy I found the Gene Rains "Far across the sea" lp for $3.00

I think both traditional and "exotica" ala Denny should be represented. With no trash talking between the fans of the two genres. Heck surf could even worm its way into this.

So whos up first? Elucidate mate!
TG

Ok, heres some in the Gardener Collection.
I'll add track listings and descriptions as I have time. The images aren't the greatest, as the digital camera I borrowed from work is only 2 megapixels...

Lee Adeo "Paradise Regained"
Which has a cool heavy cardboard cover with a pineapple shaped cutout revealing a glimpse of the inner sleeve.

The inner sleeve...

"A Bunch of Bongos"
Not Polynesian, but actually a pretty good "bongo" record. Better recorder than most of this genre.

Back cover.

Good ole Less!

Back cover.

Whats wrong with this label???

Mills Brothers Great Hawaiian Hits.
Ok, notice the tiki that has traveled from the Forbidden Island? Apparently he wasn't forbidden to leave...

The working mans Les Paul.

I need a better camera to do this one justice.

Back cover.

Your band. But I want to know why in the hell the last song on the album is 76 TROMBONES!?!

A recent acquisition.

Detail from back cover.

Unfortunately they feature the accordian in nearly every song!

Nowhere as good as Mr Denny's, but still pretty cool.

THAT album...

More bachelor pad as I remember. But it does have Miserlou and Caravan on it.

My personal fave.

Back cover.

A close up of what appears to be a Track listing card inserted into the shrink wrap. I'm not removing the wrap to find out!

Traditional style, well recorded.

Close up of cover detail.

Not tropical, not space age, but a some mellow jazz inspired by the show that had some great footage of the war in the Pacific. Actually plays well with Mr Denny and that style of Exotica. And what a cool cover. I don't think the jet pictured was in service for more than a few years.

Rear cover.

[ Edited by: TikiGardener on 2004-04-09 00:41 ]