2xLP BOX & BIG BOOKLET = FRANK ZAPPA = CONTROVERSIAL MISUNDERSTOOD & OVERLOOKED
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TOP COPY! 2 LP BOX + BOOKLET + EXTRAS
FRANK ZAPPA
THING FISH
\ USA - Barking Pumpkin - SCKO 74201
TOP MINTY CLEAN ALL OVER
TOP COPY! Original first pressing 2-LP BOX = entirely well preserved and complete ... features not only the THICK 16 page lyrics booklet BUT also inserts and the original cellophane with sticker "warning of language content" written by Zappa and is hilarious!
Zappa takes the archetypes and stereotypes of American culture, strips them of all their bullshit, and exposes them for the stupid, silly posturings that they are. "Thing-Fish" is Zappa's acid test for people who claim they can't be offended. It's racist, sexist, homophobic, vulgar . . . to anyone but a true Zappa fan. "Thing-Fish" is a drama, not another collection of songs and guitar solos, so enjoy it for what it is: fantastic!
Broadway the hard way, indeed. Frank Zappa's mock musical is also one of his most scathing satires, and sure to offend the sensibilities of many who hear it. Those who get past its prickly skin will be pleased to discover an ambitious, hilarious, and catchy look at life and love --with an outlook not so good. Government experimentation on prison inmates leads to the creation of a new race of super beings, The Mammy Nuns, who start their own Broadway musical. Yuppie couple Harry & Rhonda come to the show, unaware that they are more than just part of the audience in this production, and find their own lives under the scrutiny of the Mammy Nun's leader, Thing-Fish, voiced by long-time Zappa cohort Ike Willis. Organized religion, homosexuality, feminism, and racial identity are just some of the subjects Zappa throws onto a groove of tight rock and a sheet of vocal sound. One of Zappa's most daring albums.
LP # 1
Prologue
The Mammy Nuns
Harry And Rhonda
Galoot Update
The 'Torchum' Never Stops
That Evil Prince
You Are What You Is
Mudd Club
The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing
Clowns On Velvet
Harry-As-A-Boy
He's So Gay
The Massive Improve'lence
Artificial Rhonda
LP # 2The Crab-Grass Baby
The White Boy Troubles
No Not Now
Briefcase Boogie
Brown Moses
Wistful Wit A Fist-Full
Drop Dead
Won Ton On
CONDITION: The Cover: Top copy, the box is M- having no split seams, no bends, no writing and bright colors ...
The Vinyl: all 4 sides (2 records), big booklet and extras are M- top clean ... a great copy not getting any easier to find ...
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!On Jun-20-12 at 18:01:47 PDT, seller added the following information:
ATTENTION:::: SHOULD READ: THREE (3) RECORD SET ... ALL 3 RECORDS ARE TOP CLEAN M- and play like champions
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