This record is used!  Cover has wear, especially the spine, There is a 4" split at top of gatefold (both sides)  . >> Records play VG+ or better<<

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Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention "FREAK OUT!" original Verve V-5005-2 double-LP mono original very first-pressing gate-fold from 1966, Cover is G+ and contains the advertising blurb for HOTSPOTS when visiting L.A., Both records play VG+ or better.  Please note by the slight differences in markings this is the very first press of this album:  "Freak Out - Hot Spots" map/poster offer is printed on the inside of gatefold jacket,  labels have the small radial indent (1¼ in. dia.), The catalog number has a dash "2", etc.

Freak Out!

Freak Out! is the debut album by American band The Mothers of Invention, released June 27, 1966 on Verve Records. Often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums, the album is a satirical expression of frontman Frank Zappa's perception of American pop culture. It was also one of the earliest double albums in rock music (although Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde preceded it by a week), and the first 2-record debut. In the UK the album was originally released as a single disc.

Cover has wear, especially the spine, There is a 4" split at top of gatefold (both sides)  .     >> Records play VG+ or better<<  }

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Frank Zappa except where noted. 

• I. Okay to Tap Dance
• II. In Memoriam, Edgard Varèse
• III. It Can't Happen Here"  

• I. Ritual Dance of the Child-Killer
• II. Nullis Pretii (No Commercial Potential)"  

Credits

• 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 & guitarron, boy soprano
• Elliot Ingber – alternate lead & rhythm guitar with clear white light

• Gene Estes – percussion
• Eugene Di Novi – piano
• Neil Le Vang – guitar
• John Rotella – clarinet, sax
• Carol Kaye – 12-string guitar
• Kurt Reher – cello
• Raymond Kelley – cello
• Paul Bergstrom – cello
• Emmet Sargeant – cello
• Joseph Saxon – cello
• Edwin V. Beach – cello
• Arthur Maebe – French horn, tuba
• Motorhead Sherwood – noises
• Kim Fowley - hypophone
• Mac Rebennack – piano
• Paul Butterfield – vocals
• Les McCann – piano
• Jeannie Vassoir – (the voice of Cheese)

• Producer: Tom Wilson
• Engineering director: Val Valentin
• Engineers: Ami, Tom, Val Valentin
• Assistant: Eugene Dinovi, Neil Levang, Vito, Ken Watson
• Musical director: Frank Zappa
• Orchestration: Frank Zappa
• Arranger: Frank Zappa
• Cover design: Jack Anesh
• Hair stylist: Ray Collins

• Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MG-296
• Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MG-297
• Matrix / Runout (Side C label): MG-298
• Matrix / Runout (Side D label): MG-299

Priced to go for the collector needing this original and authentic item.

.Debut album: Freak Out! (1966)

With Wilson credited as producer, the Mothers of Invention, augmented by a studio orchestra, recorded the groundbreaking Freak Out! (1966) which, preceded by Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde, was the second rock double album ever released. It mixed R&B, doo-wop, musique concrète, and experimental sound collages that captured the "freak" subculture of Los Angeles at that time. Although he was dissatisfied with the final product—in a late '60s radio interview (included in the posthumous MOFO Project/Object compilation) Zappa recounted that the side-long closing track "Return of the Son of Monster Magnet" was intended to be the basic track for a much more complex work which Verve did not allow him to complete—Freak Out immediately established Zappa as a radical new voice in rock music, providing an antidote to the "relentless consumer culture of America". The sound was raw, but the arrangements were sophisticated. While recording in the studio, some of the additional session musicians were shocked that they were expected to read the notes on sheet music from charts with Zappa conducting them, since it was not standard when recording rock music.The lyrics praised non-conformity, disparaged authorities, and had dadaist elements. Yet, there was a place for seemingly conventional love songs. Most compositions are Zappa's, which set a precedent for the rest of his recording career. He had full control over the arrangements and musical decisions and did most overdubs. Wilson provided the industry clout and connections to get the group the financial resources needed.                                                              

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• Mint (M)   Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed under "Other Considerations"). Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.

• Near Mint (NM or M-)   A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.


• Very Good Plus (VG+)   Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.


• Very Good (VG)   Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.


• Good (G), Good Plus (G+)   Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.


• Poor (P), Fair (F)   Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.