The Flippers' Way
I Flippers
120 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 11751164 |
| Excel File Row | 250 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:05:29 |
| Pressing Year | 1960 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 2ND |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | RCA |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | PML 10281 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | MKAP 20946-1S 1A-1 ("Serie Europa") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | MKAP 20947-1S 1B-3 |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Jazz |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"The Flippers' Way", released by RCA in 1960, is more than just a debut album for I Flippers: it's a true watershed moment for Italian instrumental music. In a market still anchored to melody and wary of the nascent rock'n'roll, the album was a bold statement of intent. I Flippers, with impressive technical mastery, skilfully fused rock, twist, jazz and Latin rhythms, creating an avant-garde and unmistakable sound. This record not only consecrated them beyond the role of backing band for RCA stars, but also paved the way for an entire generation of instrumental groups. The fact that this was already a second pressing in 1960 underscores its immediate success and the enthusiastic reception of such an innovative proposition, making it a fundamental vinyl for understanding the roots of Italian beat and rock.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Muskrat Ramble Cha Cha (2:28)
- A2 - When The Saints Go Rockin'In (2:44)
- A3 - Jada (2:20)
- A4 - Tiny Capers (2:40)
- A5 - Torna A Surriento (2:33)
- A6 - Le Tue Mani (3:15)
- B1 - Honeysuckle Rose (2:42)
- B2 - Stormy Weather (3:36)
- B3 - Maria Marì (Oi Marì) (2:45)
- B4 - 'Na Sera 'E Maggio (2:03)
- B5 - Baci Cha Cha (2:11)
- B6 - Happy Cha Cha (2:08)
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