Sold Date: November 8, 2015
Start Date: October 29, 2015
Final Price: £22.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 10
Seller Feedback: 396
Buyer Feedback: 97

Hot Rats was Zappa’s first solo album following the break-up of the original Mothers of Invention. Consisting largely of instrumental jazz-influenced compositions and extensive soloing, it features a guest appearance by Captain Beefheart among others and was released on the Reprise label in 1969. This is the first pressing with the tri-colour “riverboat” label. Easily my favourite Zappa album.

See photos for full track-list.

Catalogue no. RSLP 6356.

Vinyl: Visually almost perfect with just one or two very minor, inaudible, surface marks, and in superb condition for a record 46 years old. Excellent sound quality.

Cover: Matt gatefold sleeve, minor scuffing to most edges, one noticeable crease approx 6 inches in length on the rear cover and evidence of ring-wear. Light discolouration to the white sections on the front cover.

Inner sleeve: Generic white inner with poly lining, some creases and age stains. 

About the seller

I have been buying and collecting vinyl records for over 40 years. It is now time to move some on to create space. Over the next few months I will be listing over 200 albums and a handful of singles.

I will not be grading them as per the familiar Record Collector scale as I consider that many sellers overate their records, but will instead be giving an accurate description of the record and sleeve condition and pointing out any obvious defects. Unfortunately I do not have time to listen to each record in its entirety but will sample various tracks to identity any playing faults.

Every record, regardless of value, will be sent in a plastic cover with cardboard mailer and stiffener as a minimum. I will happily make a full refund if a record is found to be any way other than described (buyer to pay return postage).

Please let me know if there are any questions. Payment by Paypal only please. Auction only, I am unable to accept offers. I can only post to overseas buyers resident in countries eligible under ebay’s Global Shipping Programme.

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October 2015