Frank Zappa Hot Rats Vinyl LP Bizarre RS 6356 1st Press Captain Beefheart 1969

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Frank Zappa Hot Rats Vinyl LP - Bizarre RS 6356 Very Good First Pressing (1969) with Captain Beefheart on "Willie the Pimp"
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Cover. Vinyl was tested and plays well with good fidelity, with occasional light background noise that you can't hear over the music. Cover has some shelf wear and a partial tape repair on borders of back side of gatefold. Includes original inner sleeve.
Hot Rats is the second solo album by Frank Zappa, released in October 1969. It was Zappa's first recording project after the dissolution of the original version of the Mothers of Invention. Five of the six songs are instrumental; while "Willie the Pimp", features vocals by Captain Beefheart. In his original sleeve notes, Zappa described the album as "a movie for your ears".
Track listing
Side one 1. "Peaches en Regalia" 3:38 2. "Willie the Pimp" 9:21 3. "Son of Mr. Green Genes" 8:58
Side two 4. "Little Umbrellas" 3:06 5. "The Gumbo Variations" 12:53 6. "It Must Be a Camel" 5:15
Personnel Frank Zappa – guitar, octave bass, percussion Ian Underwood – piano, organus maximus, flute, all clarinets, all saxes
Also featuring Captain Beefheart – vocals on "Willie the Pimp" Max Bennett – bass on all tracks except "Peaches en Regalia" Shuggie Otis – bass on "Peaches en Regalia" John Guerin – drums on "Willie the Pimp", "Little Umbrellas" and "It Must Be a Camel" Paul Humphrey – drums on "Son of Mr. Green Genes" and "The Gumbo Variations" Ron Selico – drums on "Peaches en Regalia" Don "Sugarcane" Harris – violin on "Willie the Pimp" and "The Gumbo Variations" Jean-Luc Ponty – violin on "It Must Be a Camel" Lowell George – rhythm guitar (uncredited) _____________________________________________
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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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