Allan Sherman - My Son, the Folk Singer (1962) Vinyl LP • Comedy, Parody

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MONO pressing. Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); tiny surface abrasions on front; more noticeable abrasions near top-left and slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is original (WB ads); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; some wear to corners. Top-edge has text and is easy-to-read. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Gray label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. The Balled Of Harry Lewis
2. Shake Hands With Your Uncle Max
3. Sir Greenbaum's Madrigal
4. My Zelda
5. The Streets Of Miami
6. Sarah Jackman
7. Jump Down, Spin Around (Pick A Dress O' Cotton)
8. Seltzer Boy
9. Oh Boy
10. Shticks And Stones

About The Record:

My Son, the Folk Singer, by Allan Sherman, was recorded before a live audience and is filled with Jewish culture references and in-jokes. On the album sleeve, the title appears directly below the words "Allan Sherman's mother presents." The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year (other than classical) at the 5th Annual Grammy Awards.