Jungle fever
Chaino put out some cool records in the fifties. He was a percussionist and some of his stuff is “exotic” African rhythms and some is more jazzy. This kind of exploitation cover art was popular at the time for Eisenhower-era suburbanites looking for something wild (but safe). A stunning illustration and a prime example of its type. The very rare Spectre label had a very scary eye logo around the spindle hole.
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July 21st, 2008 at 5:42 pm
This highly creative Chaino cover was chosen as an addition to the original black and red scull cover titled;”Eyes Of The Spectre.”
After the first printing of it this writer, also being Chaino’s producer, decided to put this cover on both sides of the LP omitting the liner notes on back.
The reason was most LP covers would get lost and would never be seen with so many other different LP’s stacked together. Having the cover on both sides guaranteed this cover would always be seen.
The other reason is in the late 50’s, when this was produced, many LP buyers incleding record collectors bought covers no matter what was in the LP.
A popular joke circulated in the music industry about an LP music producer’s remark; “Geez, I sold 49 thousand of my last LP before I discovered I had forgotten to put the record in it”
The reason these original double cover LP’s are so rare is the owner of Tampa, who it was licensed with was so obsessed with sex he neglected to distribute it properly.
What really hurt was out of the first three “Drums Only” LP’s origonaly produced he got the first pick. This is it. This LP is highly sensually stimulating and from the beginning sensuality slowly builds up, to toward the end, into a crescendo of sensual frenzy.
All information with the true story of Chaino can be seen on web site; ExoticaAndBeyond.com Respectfully Submitted, Kirby Allan
October 19th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
What happened to the cover here? Respond to; UniversalArtists@aol.com Thank You, Kirby Allan