Sold Date: December 3, 2021
Start Date: November 2, 2021
Final Price: $30.99 (USD)
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Frank Zappa Zappa In New York Vinyl 2 LP Set - Discreet 2D 2290 VG++ Early Pressing (1977) with "Titties & Beer"
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ Cover. Vinyl plays really well with nice fidelity. All sides tested. Cover is excellent with only minor wear, and still has some gloss.
Zappa in New York is a double live album by Frank Zappa released on his own DiscReet Records label. It was recorded in December 1976 at a series of concerts at the Palladium in New York City. The album was scheduled for release in mid 1977 but it was not generally available until March 1978. 
The album features a variety of rock and jazz-rock tracks. A few of these had appeared in different arrangements on previous Zappa records, while most songs were entirely new. Backing musicians include a full horn section, containing members of the Saturday Night Live band, including Lou Marini and Tom Malone, as well as the Brecker Brothers. In addition, Don Pardo was invited by Zappa to the Palladium concerts, and he provides introductory narrations to "The Illinois Enema Bandit". 
Tracklist
Side 1 Titties & Beer5:31 I Promise Not To Come In Your Mouth3:31 Big Leg Emma2:09
Side 2 Manx Needs Women1:39 The Black Page Drum Solo / Black Page #14:06 The Black Page Drum Solo / Black Page #25:25
Side 3 Honey, Don't You Want A Man Like Me?4:17 The Illinois Enema Bandit12:47
Side 4 The Purple Lagoon18:00
Musicians Frank Zappa – conductor, lead guitar, vocals, producer; guitar overdubs Ray White – rhythm guitar, vocals Eddie Jobson – keyboards, violin, vocals Patrick O'Hearn – bass guitar, vocals Terry Bozzio – drums, vocals Ruth Underwood – percussion, synthesizer, and various humanly impossible overdubs Lou Marini – alto sax, flute Mike Brecker – tenor sax, flute Ronnie Cuber – baritone sax, clarinet Randy Brecker – trumpet Tom Malone – trombone, trumpet, piccolo Don Pardo – sophisticated narration David Samuels – timpani, vibes John Bergamo – percussion overdubs Ed Mann – percussion overdubs Lou Anne Neill – osmotic harp overdub
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

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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