Frankie Avalon - A Whole Lotta Frankie (1961) Vinyl LP • Venus, Greatest Hits
Catalog Number:
CHL-5018Musical Styles:
1960s, Pop Rock, Surf, Surf/Hot RodSleeve Grade:
Very Good (VG)Record Grade:
Near Mint (NM or M-)Condition Details:
Vinyl plays with crackles and some noticeable clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots, and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is generic white; seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge with split near right; heavier wear along bottom-edge with developing split near center. Wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- Venus
- Why
- Bobby Sox To Stockings
- Don't Throw Away All Those Teardrops
- I'll Wait For You
- Don't Let Love Pass Me By
- All Of Everything
- Where Are You
- Togetherness
- De De Dinah
- Just Ask Your Heart
- Tuxedo Junction
- A Perfect Love
- Talk, Talk, Talk
- Two Fools
- Call Me Anytime
- Gingerbread
About The Record:
A Whole Lotta Frankie is a 1961 studio album by teen idol Frankie Avalon, released on Chancellor Records in mono only. Produced by Robert P. Marcucci and Russ Faith, it compiles 17 tracks, including hits like Venus, Why, and Bobby Sox to Stockings, showcasing Avalon’s smooth pop and rockabilly style. The album, which reached No. 59 on the Billboard 200, captures the heartthrob’s appeal with catchy, romantic tunes aimed at a young audience. Its vinyl pressings, featuring a cover designed by Chic Laganella, are valued by collectors. Critics note its nostalgic charm, reflecting the early ’60s teen pop era, but it lacks a modern digital release.