Description The Enchanted Sound of The Islanders. Mayflower Records(6033). This is one of the unsung classic exotica albums. The Islanders are probably just the two producers, Frank Metis and Randy Starr, with maybe a little help from session musicians (and "Special Sound Effects: Ralph F. Curtiss"). Released ca 1958. The great thing about this LP is that it sort of bridges the genres of surf and exotica with its liberal dose of surf ballad style electric guitar. The only thing is (and I'm by no means a surf music expert) if it came out around 1958, doesn't it predate classic surf music by two or three years? Anyway, most of these songs sit right at home on either surf mixes or exotica mixes no problemo. Frank Metis (wrote "Kissin' Cousins" for Elvis) and also that this album is at least somewhat rare ("rare as hens teeth" one forum entry said). I checked ebay and there are quite a few 45s from this LP on right now but no copies of the album itself. Plus it's KILLER CLASSIC exotica. Some of the original Metis-Starr songs on this LP that were later covered by the more well known exotica masters include: Tramp Steamer, The Enchanted Sea, Kon-Tiki and City Under the Sea. Condition Cover 7++ or EX no ring wear, great corners, hard cardboard stock, medium glow front, spotting on back/Record 8 or NM- black and shiny, heavy vinyl. Buyer pays shipping. PayPal best. Media mail in USA only $4.00(be mindful media mail from Hawaii takes 3 to 8 weeks delivery time). Combine on shipping and save on postage. All Records are visually rated and not play tested. Based on condition, we only try to sell albums that you would gladly take home from your local independent record store for play or collectability. Delivery Confirmation will be provided for free with Media mail or priority mail option inside the USA. Satisfaction GRT!!!