Frank Zappa Mothers Of Invention Absolutely Free Vinyl LP Verve V6-5013 1967

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Frank Zappa The Mothers Of Invention Absolutely Free Vinyl LP - Verve V6-5013 - First Pressing (1967)
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Cover. Vinyl was tested and plays well with good fidelity and only occasional minor background noise. Original gatefold cover is intact with moderate wear. No seam splits, and includes original Verve inner sleeve.
Absolutely Free is the second studio album by the Mothers of Invention, released on May 26, 1967, by Verve Records. Much like their 1966 debut Freak Out!, the album is a display of complex musical composition with political and social satire. The band had been augmented since Freak Out! by the addition of woodwinds player Bunk Gardner, keyboardist Don Preston, rhythm guitarist Jim Fielder, and drummer Billy Mundi.
Tracklist
Absolutely Free A1 Plastic People 3:40 A2.a The Duke Of Prunes 2:12 A2.b Amnesia Vivace 1:01 A2.c The Duke Regains His Chops 1:45 A2.d Call Any Vegetable 2:19 A2.e Invocation And Ritual Dance Of The Young Pumpkin 6:57 A2.f Soft-Sell Conclusion 1:40
The M.O.I. American Pageant B1 America Drinks 1:52 B2 Status Back Baby 2:52 B3 Uncle Bernie's Farm 2:09 B4 Son Of Suzy Creamcheese 1:33 B5 Brown Shoes Don't Make It 7:26 B6 America Drinks & Goes Home 2:43
The Mothers of Invention Frank Zappa – guitar, conductor, vocals Jimmy Carl Black – drums, vocals Ray Collins – vocals, tambourine, harmonica Roy Estrada – bass, vocals Billy Mundi – drums, percussion Don Preston – keyboards Jim Fielder (Uncredited) – guitar, piano Bunk Gardner – woodwinds
Additional musicians Suzy Creamcheese (Lisa Cohen) – vocals on "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" John Balkin – bass on "Invocation & Ritual Dance of the Young Pumpkin" and "America Drinks" Jim Getzoff – violin on "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" Marshall Sosson – violin on "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" Alvin Dinkin – viola on "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" Armand Kaproff – cello on "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" Don Ellis – trumpet on "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" John Rotella – contrabass clarinet on "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" Herb Cohen – cash register machine sounds on "America Drinks & Goes Home" Terry Gilliam, girlfriend and others – voices in "America Drinks & Goes Home"
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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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