{"title":"Vintage Vinal Shop","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-sons-of-the-saddle-featuring-gene-siebert-sons-of-the-saddle-vol-2-1959","title":"The Sons Of The Saddle Featuring Gene Siebert – Sons Of The Saddle Vol. 2 1959","description":"\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Aragon Records (ALP 113)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Aragon was a local Vancouver-based label, making this a cool piece of BC music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Band:\u003c\/b\u003e While the group formed in Calgary in 1950, they gained massive popularity through their CBC show \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eSaddle Songs\u003c\/i\u003e before recording these sessions for Aragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIt’s a classic example of late-'50s Canadian \"Western and Polka\" style. Finding a copy  with the sleeve in such vibrant red condition is definitely a nice score !\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rockin' Cowboy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48033216790666,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3607\/2074\/files\/1000062546.jpg?v=1776286876"},{"product_id":"johnny-cash-at-san-quentin-1969-original-relese","title":"Johnny Cash at San Quentin 1969 Original Release","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e June 16, 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecording Details:\u003c\/b\u003e It was recorded live at San Quentin State Prison in California on February 24, 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignificance:\u003c\/b\u003e This was Cash’s second prison album (following \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eAt Folsom Prison\u003c\/i\u003e) and is famous for debuting \"A Boy Named Sue.\" The version you have appears to be a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003eColumbia Stereo (CS 9827)\u003c\/b\u003e pressing, which is the standard original North American catalog number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Rockin' Cowboy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48033440071818,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3607\/2074\/files\/1000062451.jpg?v=1776287465"},{"product_id":"k-tel-don-williams-20-of-my-best-1978","title":"K-tel Don Williams 20 Of My Best 1978","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis classic Don Williams compilation is a great piece of country music history, especially with that distinct K-tel branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis album, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e20 of My Best\u003c\/i\u003e (Catalog No. WC 339), was released in 1978. It was specifically compiled for the Canadian market by K-tel International Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eK-tel was famous for squeezing 20 songs onto a single LP. To do this, they often mastered the records with narrower grooves and lower volume, or occasionally edited the songs to be slightly shorter. This makes them fun collectibles, though audiophiles sometimes prefer the original studio albums for higher sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eThe Gentle Giant\"\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e Don Williams earned this nickname because of his towering height (6'1\"), smooth bass-baritone voice, and laid-back demeanor. 1978—the year this came out—was right in the middle of his prime; he was named the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year that same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eCanadian Roots\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e While Don was a Texan, K-tel itself was a Canadian powerhouse founded in Winnipeg by Philip Kives. This specific \"WC\" prefix on your cover indicates it was a Canadian-specific release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eTracklist Highlights: This album is a \"who's who\" of his early hits, featuring essentials like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003e\"You're My Best Friend,\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003e\"Amanda,\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003e\"Some Broken Hearts Never Mend.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Rockin' Cowboy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48033573666954,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3607\/2074\/files\/1000062556.jpg?v=1776297943"},{"product_id":"buck-owens-self-titled-debut-album-1961","title":"Buck Owens' self-titled debut album 1960 (La Brea Version)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis is a significant find for any country music collector.  Owens' self-titled debut album, released on the La Brea label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eRelease History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"18\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e1960\/1961\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003eSignificance:\u003c\/b\u003e This is his true debut album. Most people associate Buck Owens with Capitol Records, but this La Brea release (Catalog #L-8017 for Mono, actually predates his Capitol debut by about a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eInteresting Album Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eThe \"Other\" Debut:\u003c\/b\u003e Because Buck moved to Capitol shortly after this, they also titled his first Capitol album \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"110\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eBuck Owens\u003c\/i\u003e (1961), which often confuses collectors. The La Brea version features his earlier, raw \"Bakersfield Sound\" style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eThe Rare Label:\u003c\/b\u003e La Brea was a small Los Angeles label. Because they didn't have the massive distribution of Capitol, original pressings of this specific album are much harder to find in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eBakersfield Roots:\u003c\/b\u003e This album captures Buck at a pivotal moment before he became a household name on \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"101\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eHee Haw\u003c\/i\u003e. It includes early versions of tracks like \"Down on the Corner of Love\" and \"House Down the Block.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Rockin' Cowboy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48042276552842,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3607\/2074\/files\/1000062549_1.jpg?v=1776382124"},{"product_id":"the-best-of-the-best-of-merle-haggard-1972","title":"The Best of the Best of Merle Haggard 1972","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe album you're holding is The Best of the Best of Merle Haggard, a quintessential compilation of the \"Hag’s\" early hits. It was released in September 1972 by Capitol Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eA High-Water Mark for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBy the time this album came out in 1972, Merle Haggard was arguably the biggest star in country music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommercial Success:\u003c\/b\u003e This compilation was so popular that it eventually went \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003ePlatinum\u003c\/b\u003e, selling over a million copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Title:\u003c\/b\u003e The title isn't just hyperbole. Haggard already had a \"Best of\" volume out; this was a \"best of the best\" collection, pulling together his most iconic #1 hits from the late '60s and very early '70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e The Photo with the Dog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe cover photo is famous among Haggard fans for its vulnerability. It features Merle in his signature 70s vest and sideburns, holding a small Rat Terrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eMerle was a lifelong animal lover and often took his dogs on the tour bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eThis image helped cement his image as the \"Working Man's Poet\"—a tough guy with a soft, sensitive heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e Iconic Tracklist Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis album contains what many consider the \"Bakersfield Sound\" starter pack:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Okie from Muskogee\" \u0026amp; \"The Fightin' Side of Me\":\u003c\/b\u003e These songs made him a cultural icon (and a controversial figure) during the Vietnam War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Mama Tried\":\u003c\/b\u003e Perhaps his most famous song, it’s semi-autobiographical, referencing his time in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eSan Quentin State Prison\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Silver Wings\":\u003c\/b\u003e Despite being one of his most beloved songs today, it was originally just a \"B-side\" to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003eWorking Man's Blues\u003c\/i\u003e. Its inclusion here helped solidify it as a classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e The \"Bakersfield\" Pedigree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe record was produced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eKen Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e, the man who helped create the \"Bakersfield Sound.\" Unlike the slick, string-heavy \"Nashville Sound\" of the time, this album features the raw, electric, and twangy guitar work of Merle’s legendary band, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"241\"\u003eThe Strangers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eJust a year before this album was released (1971), Merle Haggard received a full pardon from then-California Governor \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003eRonald Reagan\u003c\/b\u003e for his past crimes. This record represents the moment Merle officially transitioned from a \"fugitive\" with a record to a legitimate American musical institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rockin' Cowboy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48042311417994,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3607\/2074\/files\/1000062555_1_bbe87151-4a78-453b-8d21-ccdebd579fd2.jpg?v=1776382633"},{"product_id":"road-music-double-lp-1978-by-teevee-records","title":"Road Music,  Double-LP  1978 by TeeVee Records","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e A classic find.  Road Music, a 2-LP compilation of truck-driving country hits released in 1978 by TeeVee Records (licensed from Gusto Records).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIt was a staple of the late '70s \"CB Radio\" and trucking craze that swept through pop culture, fueled by movies like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eSmokey and the Bandit\u003c\/i\u003e and songs like \"Convoy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eRelease Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReleased:\u003c\/b\u003e 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e TeeVee Records (specifically the Canadian pressing based on the \"TA3 2010\" catalog number common for that region)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 x Vinyl LP, Compilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eInteresting Info \u0026amp; Tracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis album is famous for being one of the most comprehensive \"trucker\" collections ever assembled. It includes 24 tracks—many of which are spoken-word \"tear-jerkers\" or high-speed storytelling songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandout Tracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Teddy Bear\" by Red Sovine:\u003c\/b\u003e A legendary (and famously sad) song about a disabled boy talking to truckers on a CB radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Six Days on the Road\" by Dave Dudley:\u003c\/b\u003e Often called the definitive truck-driving anthem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Phantom 309\" by Red Sovine:\u003c\/b\u003e A classic \"ghost story\" song about a hitchhiker picked up by a phantom trucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Convoy\" by C.W. McCall (covered by Tommy Hill Music Festival):\u003c\/b\u003e The song that defined the 1970s trucking subculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rockin' Cowboy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48042350215306,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3607\/2074\/files\/1000062455_1.jpg?v=1776384442"},{"product_id":"elvis-fun-in-acapulco-1963","title":"Elvis Fun in Acapulco RCA Victor 1963.","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis is  a first-pressing of the soundtrack for Elvis’s 13th film. Based on the \"LPM-2756\" catalog number visible on the sleeve, this is the Mono version, which many collectors prefer for its punchy, authentic 1960s sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease \u0026amp; Technical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e November 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e RCA Victor (Black label with the \"Nipper\" dog logo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/b\u003e LPM-2756 (Mono).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/b\u003e It features 11 songs from the film plus 2 bonus tracks (\"Love Me Tonight\" and \"Slowly But Surely\") to pad out the album length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInteresting Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Mexican Ban:\u003c\/b\u003e Elvis was actually \"persona non grata\" in Mexico when this was filmed. Following a manufactured rumor that he had insulted Mexican women in a gossip column, his movies were boycotted and sometimes met with riots. As a result, Elvis never actually went to Acapulco for the filming; all his scenes were shot at Radio Recorders in Hollywood against a green screen and with body doubles in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTop 10 Hit:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite the filming drama, the soundtrack was a massive success, peaking at #3 on the Billboard charts. The standout hit was \"Bossa Nova Baby,\" which reached #8 on the Hot 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Bonus\" Tracks:\u003c\/b\u003e The two bonus tracks mentioned on the yellow sticker were actually recorded in Nashville during \"lost\" sessions that weren't intended for a movie. RCA added them here because the actual movie songs were quite short, and they needed to reach a respectable LP runtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e The vibrant \"Serape\" blanket background is iconic among Elvis collectors. 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