Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks – Polkas & Waltzes - Just For Fun

Title: Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks – Polkas & Waltzes: Just For Fun
Year/Genre: 1962, Polka
Matrix #: CS 9223
Condition: VG+ (No issues)
Description: Known as “America’s Polka King,” Frankie Yankovic popularized Slovenian-style polka across the United States. Born in West Virginia and raised in Cleveland, Yankovic brought immigrant traditions into mainstream American music. Polkas & Waltzes – Just For Fun, released in 1962 on Columbia, reflects the enduring popularity of ethnic dance music during a period when rock ’n’ roll dominated the charts. For collectors, it represents both cultural preservation and the mid-century embrace of polka as a celebratory, communal sound across ethnic communities.
Price Suggestions:
NM: $20–$25
VG+: $14–$18
VG: $9–$12

9/2/25 TC