Captain Beefheart-Trout Mask Replica-1976 Straight STS 1053/Reprise 2MS-2027

$

36

Description

Trout Mask Replica - Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band (Straight Records Sleeve / Reprise Labels, 2MS 2027)

Classic Double Album — Straight Records Cover with Reprise Label Discs

Up for auction is my personal copy of Trout Mask Replica, Captain Beefheart's legendary 1969 double album produced by Frank Zappa. This copy features the original Straight Records cover artwork, while the disc labels are Reprise Records with catalog number 2MS 2027. This indicates a later pressing from after Straight Records was absorbed into Reprise, though still retaining the iconic original sleeve design.

What's Included:

• Both LP discs (Reprise labels, 2MS 2027)
• Original Straight Records sleeve

Condition:

• Cover: Good to Very Good — Some visible scuffing is present on the sleeve, as shown in the photos. Please review carefully.
• Vinyl: Very Good to Excellent — Both discs have no visible scratches and were only lightly played.

About the album: Originally released in 1969 on Frank Zappa's Straight Records, Trout Mask Replica remains one of the most singular listening experiences ever committed to vinyl. Over four sides, Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) and His Magic Band deliver a hallucinatory blend of free jazz, delta blues, avant-garde experimentation, and absurdist poetry that defies easy categorization. Tracks like "Frownland," "Ella Guru," "Moonlight on Vermont," and "Veteran's Day Poppy" have inspired generations of musicians from Tom Waits to PJ Harvey to The White Stripes. Frequently cited on "greatest albums of all time" lists, this is essential listening for anyone interested in the outer boundaries of rock music.

A bit about me: I'm not a dealer or collector—just someone clearing out things I've accumulated over the years. This has been stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled home.

Please review the photos carefully. Happy to answer any questions or provide additional images upon request.

hips securely in a sturdy LP mailer within 2 business days of payment. US shipping only (or contact me for international quotes).

Thanks for looking!

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