Mars Volta Frances The Mute 3LP Original 2005 GSL 96 1st Press Gatefold NM Rare
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The Mars Volta – Frances the Mute
Gold Standard Laboratories – GSL 96
USA, 2005
Original first pressing 3×LP (2×LP + single-sided etched disc)
The band’s landmark second album in its original vinyl configuration. Features the continuous multi-part suites (“Cygnus… Vismund Cygnus,” “Miranda That Ghost Just Isn’t Holy Anymore,” “Cassandra Gemini,” etc.), locked grooves, and the full Storm Thorgerson / Hipgnosis-designed multi-panel gatefold packaging with the iconic red-hooded car photography and additional surreal images.
Produced by Omar Rodríguez-López, mixed by Rich Costey. Includes the classic lineup plus guests.
Condition: Jacket shows light shelf wear and corner/edge rubbing consistent with age but remains complete and solid. Vinyl condition appears good from visual inspection (please ask if you need additional photos of the discs).
A highly sought-after original pressing of one of the key progressive/experimental rock albums of the 2000s


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