*The Mothers Of Invention Burnt Weeny Sandwich Bizarre Label with Poster and Original Inner RS-6370*Vinyl Condition:Boderline VG+: Surface has nice like new gloss which is mostly free of any scratches but there are some stray scratches on both sides, 2 of which are feelable during the first song on side one, they sound as a light tick. There is also some light speckling(dust type scuffs) on the surface but it doesn't not effect the sound. This is a decent copy which will play well on a mid level turntable/cartridge setup.Label Condition:VG+ : Light spindle marksCover Condition:VG+ : Cover is in VG+ condition, Has minimal signs of wear on front and some light wear on the back, and small spot inside of gatefold where paper is abraded. Small 1" seam split to rear gatefold on top corner. Comes with original inner sleeve which is in excellent condition with 2" seam split on bottom edge and slight crinkles on the edges. Comes with the elusive poster which is in mint condition with only light handling crinkles no splits or stains. Details :

Burnt Weeny Sandwich is the first of two albums by the Mothers of Invention that Frank Zappa released in 1970, after he had disbanded the original lineup. While Weasels Ripped My Flesh focuses on complex material and improvised stage madness, this collection of studio and live recordings summarizes the leader's various interests and influences at the time. It opens and closes on '50s pop covers, "WPLJ" and "Valarie." "Aybe Sea" is a Zappafied sea shanty, while "Igor's Boogie" is named after composer Igor Stravinsky, the closest thing to a hero Zappa ever worshipped. But the best material is represented by "Holiday in Berlin," a theme that would become central to the music of 200 Motels, and "The Little House I Used to Live In," including a virtuoso piano solo by Ian Underwood. Presented as an extended set of theme and variations, the latter does not reach the same heights as "King Kong." In many places, and with the two aforementioned exceptions in mind, Burnt Weeny Sandwich sounds like a set of outtakes from Uncle Meat, which already summarized to an extent the adventures of the early Mothers. It lacks some direction, but those allergic to the group's grunts and free-form playing will prefer it to the wacky Weasels Ripped My Flesh.

Tracklist :A1 WPLJ 2:53
A2 Igor's Boogie, Phase One 0:36
A3 Overture To A Holiday In Berlin 1:27
A4 Theme From Burnt Weeny Sandwich 4:32
A5 Igor's Boogie, Phase Two 0:36
A6 Holiday In Berlin, Full Blown 6:24
A7 Aybe Sea 2:46
     
B1 Little House I Used To Live In 18:42
B2 Valarie 3:14

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