Liberace - The Best Of (1973) Vinyl LP • Greatest Hits, Piano, Ave Maria

Catalog Number:

Musical Styles:

Sleeve Grade:

Record Grade:

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Double LP. Cover has a few creases near edges (front/back). Flap has a crease at the center, but is in otherwise outstanding condition. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear (printed off-center). Shelf-wear along side-edges and corners. One side edge partially unglued. Top opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. What Now My Love
2. Sunrise, Sunset
3. A Taste Of Honey
4. Tea For Two
5. Canadian Sunset
6. Warsaw Concerto
7. Liszt Hungarian Fantasy
8. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
9. Chopin Medley: Polonaise; Minute Waltz; Fantasie Impromptu
10. People
11. Chopsticks
12. Strardust
13. Malaguena
14. Medley: St. Louis Blues; Birth Of The Blues
15. Medley: El Cumbanchero; Cumana
16. Moonlight Sonata
17. Spanish Eyes
18. The Blue Danube
19. Alley Cat
20. Tijuana Taxi
21. Twelfth Street Rag
22. Medley: Three O'Clock In The Morning; After The Ball
23. Try To Remember
24. Boogie Woogie

About The Record:

The album The Best Of by Liberace, showcases the flamboyant pianist’s most popular recordings from his Columbia years, blending classical pieces with pop standards. It captures his signature style, marked by extravagant showmanship and accessible arrangements that broadened the appeal of classical music. A standout track is his hit single Ave Maria, which sold over 300,000 copies, reflecting his commercial success. The album highlights Liberace’s cultural impact as a pop-culture icon, whose lavish performances and television presence in the 1950s made him a household name. Its release during his career peak underscores his influence on entertainment, despite criticism from classical music purists for his theatrical approach.