🌴 Hawaiian-themed Ampico roll! Features Blue Hawaii from the film Waikiki Wedding—a tune later immortalized by Elvis Presley.

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Vintage Ampico Reproducing Piano Roll #216803, a charming Hawaiian-themed roll featuring selections from Waikiki Wedding.

Roll Number: 216803

Titles: Sweet Is the Word for You / Blue Hawaii

Source: Waikiki Wedding (1937)

Performer: Bob Edgeworth

Label: Ampico / Klavier Music Rolls (North Hollywood, CA)

Condition: Roll intact; box shows light shelf wear with age (see photos).

✨ Why it’s collectible:

Blue Hawaii remains a culturally significant song thanks to both its film origins and Elvis Presley’s later popularization.

Hawaiian and film tie-in rolls are less common than standard classical/jazz selections.

Attractive to collectors of themed and novelty rolls, especially those with Hollywood connections.