Parliament - Mothership Connection *PRE-ORDER 8/29/25* (MFSL) (2x 180 GRAM 45RPM

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Parliament - Mothership Connection *PRE-ORDER 8/29/25* (MFSL) (2x 180 GRAM 45RPM VINYL) - FUNK *NEW/MFSL*

Item Description

Get Funked Up with Mothership Connection: Cosmic Parliament Record Ranked the 363rd Greatest Album of All Time by Rolling Stone, Includes ''Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)''

Mobile Fidelity Presents the 1975 Funk Milestone in Audiophile Sound for the First Time for Its 50th Anniversary: 180g 45RPM 2LP Plays with Intoxicating Definition, Immediacy, and Clarity

''Do not attempt to adjust your radio.'' The instruction that begins Parliament's Mothership Connection prepares you for an ecstatic journey and establishes the setting for a cosmic trip into galaxies populated with galactic grooves, joyous vibes, cheeky humor, and streetwise slang. This is nearly 39 minutes of some of the best, sweatiest, most enthusiastic funk devised — all laid down by an all-star band bolstered by Bernie Worrell, Bootsy Collins, Fred Wesley, and Maceo Parker. A perfect storm of creativity, chemistry, and composition overseen by leader George Clinton, the 1975 effort ties together Parliament's then-burgeoning blend of bulbous funk, psychedelic soul, rule-breaking rock, science-fiction fantasy, and Afrofuturism themes in seamless fashion. Having spawned three iconic singles, the record later proved a massive influence on the West Coast hip-hop movement that swept through popular culture in the '90s.

Sourced from the original analog master tapes, pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing, and housed in a Stoughton gatefold jacket, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP presents Mothership Connection in audiophile sound for the first time. Parliament's benchmark benefits from the wide groove space by playing with tauter bass, enhanced definition, and more realistic presence than prior editions. Everything from the brassiness of the horns to the crisp slap of the snare to the fleshy snap of handclaps comes across in full-range perspective. On this reissue, the band's dynamics, hooks, and hip-shaking verve practically explode. No matter where you turn, Mothership Connection grabs and holds your attention. A whole lotta rhythm goin' 'round, indeed.

Various Original Masters:
Record One, Sides One/Two: 1/4'' 30 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console
Record Two, Sides Three/Four: 1/4'' 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console

Numbered 180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP
NUMBERED SPECIAL EDITION

Tracklisting:
Side One:
P. Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)

Side Two:
Mothership Connection (Star Child)
Unfunky UFO

Side Three:
Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication
Handcuffs

Side Four:
Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)
Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: FUNK
• Format Type: 2xLP
• Released: 08/29/2025

Condition Ratings

MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.

Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.

Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.

Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.

Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

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