Frank Zappa The Mothers of Invention Freak Out Vinyl LP Verve V6-5005-2 #1 Press

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Frank Zappa The Mothers of Invention Freak Out! Vinyl LP - Verve V6-5005-2 First Pressing (1966)
Condition: VG - Vinyl and VG Cover. First pressing vinyl has visible scuffs and occasional intermittent background noise, but plays through without skipping. Gatefold cover is intact with good color. Bottom borders have a tape repair, and spine is still visible. No writing on cover or labels, no signs of mold.
Freak Out! is the debut studio album by The Mothers of Invention, released on June 27, 1966, by Verve Records. Often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums, it is a satirical expression of frontman Frank Zappa's perception of American pop culture and the nascent freak scene of Los Angeles. It was also one of the earliest double albums in rock music, as well as the first two-record debut album. In the UK, the album was originally released as an edited single disc.
The album was produced by Tom Wilson, who signed the Mothers, formerly a bar band called the Soul Giants. Zappa said many years later that Wilson signed the band to a record deal under the impression that they were a white blues band. The album features Zappa on vocals and guitar, along with lead vocalist/tambourine player Ray Collins, bass player/vocalist Roy Estrada, drummer/vocalist Jimmy Carl Black and guitar player Elliot Ingber (later of Captain Beefheart's Magic Band, performing there under the pseudonym "Winged Eel Fingerling").
The band's original repertoire consisted of rhythm and blues covers, but after Zappa joined the band, he encouraged them to play his own original material, and their name was changed to the Mothers. The musical content of Freak Out! ranges from rhythm and blues, doo-wop, and standard blues-influenced rock to orchestral arrangements and avant-garde sound collages. Although the album was initially poorly received in the United States, it was a success in Europe. It gained a cult following in America, where it continued to sell in substantial quantities until it was discontinued in the early 1970s.
In 1999, the album was honored with the Grammy Hall of Fame Award, and in 2003, Rolling Stone ranked it among the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
Track listing
Side one 1. "Hungry Freaks, Daddy" 3:32 2. "I Ain't Got No Heart" 2:34 3. "Who Are the Brain Police?" 3:25 4. "Go Cry on Somebody Else's Shoulder[4]" 3:43 5. "Motherly Love" 2:50 6. "How Could I Be Such a Fool" 2:16
Side two 7. "Wowie Zowie" 2:55 8. "You Didn't Try to Call Me" 3:21 9. "Any Way the Wind Blows" 2:55 10. "I'm Not Satisfied" 2:41 11. "You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here" 3:41
Side three 12. "Trouble Every Day" 5:53 13. "Help, I'm a Rock (Suite in Three Movements) I. Okay to Tap Dance II. In Memoriam, Edgard Varèse III. It Can't Happen Here"   8:37
Side four 14. "The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet (Unfinished Ballet in Two Tableaux) I. Ritual Dance of the Child-Killer II. Nullis Pretii (No Commercial Potential)"   12:22
The Mothers of Invention Frank Zappa – guitar, conductor, vocals Jimmy Carl Black – percussion, drums, vocals Ray Collins – vocals, harmonica, cymbals, sound effects, tambourine, finger cymbals, bobby pin & tweezers Roy Estrada – bass & guitarrón, boy soprano Elliot Ingber – alternate lead & rhythm guitar with clear white light _____________________________________________
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MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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