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The Mothers of Invention Mothermania with Frank Zappa Vinyl LP - Verve V6-5068X VG+ First Edition (1969) Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover is solid with good color, no splits, name on cover. Matrix / Runout (Side A): V-6-5068 MGS 1840 Re-1 21 L1 Matrix / Runout (Side B): V-6-5068 MGS 1841 21 Mothermania (1969), subtitled The Best of the Mothers, is a compilation album by the Mothers of Invention. While the songs were previously released on Freak Out!, Absolutely Free and We're Only in It for the Money, it contains unique mixes or edits made specifically for this compilation. Mothermania was prepared in order to recoup money which Verve felt it lost funding the Mothers of Invention albums Freak Out!, Absolutely Free and We're Only in It for the Money. Frank Zappa prepared the masters for the release, remixing and sequencing the track listing, as well as overseeing its packaging. The compilation was notable for featuring unique mixes or edits of the songs compiled for its release, including an uncensored version of "Mother People", which previously appeared on We're Only in It for the Money in a censored version, and a radically different mix of "The Idiot Bastard Son". Track listing A1 Brown Shoes Don't Make It 7:26 A2 Mother People 1:41 A3 The Duke Of Prunes 5:09 A4 Call Any Vegetable 4:31 A5 The Idiot Bastard Son 2:26 B1 It Can't Happen Here 3:13 B2 You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here 3:37 B3 Who Are The Brain Police? 3:22 B4 Plastic People 3:40 B5 Hungry Freaks, Daddy 3:27 B6 America Drinks Goes Home 2:43 Mothermania: Some tracks are a bit different to the original versions. All FREAK OUT! tracks are alternate stereo mixes. All WE'RE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY tracks are alternate mono mixes. All ABSOLUTELY FREE tracks are the original Absolutely Free mixes (but "Call Any Vegetable" was shortened). A2; Mother People [new mono mix] A4; Call Any Vegetable [edit] A5; The Idiot Bastard Son [new mono mix edit] B1; It Can't Happen Here [new stereo mix edit] B2; You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here [new stereo mix] B3; Who Are the Brain Police? [new stereo mix] B5; Hungry Freaks, Daddy [new stereo mix] The Mothers of Invention Frank Zappa Jimmy Carl Black Roy Estrada Ray Collins Elliot Ingber Billy Mundi Don Preston Bunk Gardner Jim Fielder Ian Underwood Euclid James "Motorhead" Sherwood _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Payment: Paypal is preferred method of payment. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. This may be a replacement, a credit, or a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances. _____________________________________________ 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. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.