Mothers Of Invention Freak Out! 1966 2 LP Original Verve V6-5005 Frank Zappa
Album Info Artist: Mothers Of Invention Album Title: Freak Out! Catalog Number: V6-5005 Record Company: Verve Records Year released: 1966 Matrix Information Side One: V6-5005-2 A RECORD 1 SIDE 1 Matrix Information Side Two: V6-5005-2 B RECORD 1 SIDE 2 Matrix Information Side Three: V6-5005-2 C RECORD 2 SIDE 1 Matrix Information Side Four: V6-5005-2 D RECORD 2 SIDE 2 Inner Sleeve: plain inner sleeves Inserts & Extras: N/A Jacket Condition: (G+) Some corner/ring wear. A few scuffs and creases. Some dents/tears on back bottom. Seam splits on spine or other sides. Gate-fold is in tact. Nice images on front, back and inside. Water stains. Comes with protective plastic sleeve. LP Condition: (VG) Blue glossy labels with silver print. Labels are sharp and clean. Vinyl has some lighter scuffs/surface blemishes. Some crackling here and here and there only. No deep scratches. No skips, repeats or other flaws. Nice overall play-back. Great record. Of interest: 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". (wiki)
