- USA RS 6370 BLUE BIZARRE Records, Gatefold Album Cover
This album "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" is the album by the Mothers of Invention, released in 1970. It consists of both studio album and live recordsings.
Collectors info: Blue Bizarre record label with vacuum-pump (or whatever it may be), Warner Seven Arts. Stamper / Matrix codes (handwritten) "RS-6370-A 30975" / "RS-6370-B 30976"
Frank Zappa, the iconoclast of experimental rock, rarely took the predictable route. With The Mothers of Invention, his band of virtuoso misfits, Zappa broke genre barriers and mocked musical convention. "Burnt Weeny Sandwich," released in 1970, is a sonic testament to this wild, unconventional spirit.
Historical Context: A Snapshot of Zappa's Evolution
The late 1960s were a period of transition for Zappa. The original Mothers of Invention disbanded in 1969, and Zappa was exploring new musical directions. "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" acts as a bridge between eras—a kaleidoscopic mix of live recordings, studio experiments, and orchestral works, reflecting the chaotic energy of this pivotal moment.
Musical Exploration: A Journey Through Zappa's World
"Burnt Weeny Sandwich" is less a cohesive album and more a sonic collage. It careens from blistering live renditions of early Zappa staples like "The Little House I Used to Live In" to the absurdist spoken-word piece "Valarie." Avant-garde orchestral compositions, like "Igor's Boogie," sit alongside the bluesy guitar showcase of "Holiday in Berlin."
This eclectic mix perfectly demonstrates Zappa's restless creativity. His band, featuring talents like multi-instrumentalist Ian Underwood, drummer Aynsley Dunbar, and bassist Jeff Simmons, seamlessly navigated these sonic shifts, a testament to their musicianship.
Controversies: Pushing Boundaries and Buttons
Zappa delighted in provocation. "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" is infused with his satirical wit, from the pointed political commentary of "WPLJ" (an assault on white-bread radio) to the album's title itself – a playful mockery of blues legend Eric Clapton's "White Room." This irreverent approach sometimes courted controversy, but also solidified Zappa's image as a fearless musical dissident.
Jazz Fusiom Prog Rock
Blue Label Bizarre RS 6370
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram
1970 Made in USA
This 12" LP vinyl music record comes comes in a Fold Open Cover (FOC), which is also also known as a Gatefold cover. The inner pages of this album cover contains photos, artwork.
Frank Zappa - Producer
John Williams - Album Cover Design
Cal Schenkel - Album Cover Art
Frank Zappa – organ, guitar, vocals
Jimmy Carl Black – percussion, drums
Roy Estrada – bass, backing vocals, Pachuco rap on WPLJ
Janet Ferguson – backing vocals on WPLJ
Bunk Gardner – horn, wind, trumpet
Billy Mundi - Drums (Uncredited, left group in December 1967)
Lowell George – guitar
Don Sugarcane Harris – violin on The Little House I Used to Live In
Don Preston – bass, piano, keyboards
Jim Sherwood – guitar, vocals, wind
Art Tripp – drums, percussion
Ian Underwood – guitar, piano, keyboards, wind
Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone )