Martin Denny Forbidden Island (Dark Lava) [Records & LPs]

MARTIN DENNY Forbidden Island 

Dark Lava Color Vinyl LP

Catalog Number JPR 114   NEW UPC 843563171455 

Sourced From The Original Master Tapes, Martin Denny's Third Release; 4 1/2 stars (Billboard Magazine); 

 

There’s a reason why Martin Denny remains a cultural touchstone—his records are as earthly as they are from outer space. Forbidden Island was Denny’s third record, recorded after a nine-month residency in Hawaii. 

 

This era finds Denny just on the cusp of being a household name, a period where his records would shortly become certified Gold. Forbidden Island is a solidification of Denny being the King of the Exotica sound, where his recordings could illuminate just enough darkness across the Tiki Bar to let a few of us slowly dance the night away. 

 

These reissues also include the original iconic album artwork featuring model/actor Sandy Warner (which was often the gateway into these albums before we ever heard the music in these grooves).

• UPC: 843563171455
• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Jackpot Records