THE FLAMES The Flames (Original 1970 US 11-track Brother Records label vinyl LP album manufactured by Starday-King Records, produced by Carl Wilson - A South African quartet who'd been domestic stars for years, The Flame[s] moved to London in 1968, where they were spotted by Beach Boy Carl Wilson. Having moved to California in 1969, they recorded this superbly crafted collection under his supervision. Released to acclaim but low sales in 1970, it features future Beach Boys Ricky Fataar [also renowned for portraying Stig O'Hara in 'The Rutles'!] and Blondie Chaplin, and is nothing short of an overlooked classic. Housed in a back pasted picture sleeve with this copy remaining factory sealed for forty years from new, therefore is in mint & unplayed condition!)