MOTHERS OF INVENTION - BURNT WEENY SANDWICH 12" Vinyl LP Album

- 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"

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"Burnt Weeny Sandwich" Album Description:

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.

Essential Album Information For: MOTHERS OF INVENTION BURNT WEENY SANDWICH USA RS 6370 BLUE BIZARRE FOC

Music Genre:

Jazz Fusiom Prog Rock

Label & Catalognr:

Blue Label Bizarre RS 6370

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram  

Year & Country:

1970 Made in USA

MOTHERS OF INVENTION BURNT WEENY SANDWICH USA RS 6370 BLUE BIZARRE FOC Production & Recording Information

Album Packaging

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.

Producers:

Frank Zappa - Producer

Album Cover Design & Artwork:

John Williams - Album Cover Design

Cal Schenkel - Album Cover Art


MOTHERS OF INVENTION BURNT WEENY SANDWICH USA RS 6370 BLUE BIZARRE FOC Musicians and Track-listing

Musicians:

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

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. WPLJ (Four Deuces) 3:02
  2. Igor's Boogie, Phase One 0:40
  3. Overture to a Holiday in Berlin 1:29
  4. Theme from Burnt Weeny Sandwich 4:35
  5. Igor's Boogie, Phase Two 0:35
  6. Holiday in Berlin, Full Blown 6:27
  7. Aybe Sea 2:45
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. The Little House I Used to Live in 18:42
  2. Valarie (Jackie and the Starlites)

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MOTHERS OF INVENTION ( with Frank Zappa ) VINYL RECORDS

THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - Absolutely Free
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Verve V6-5013 / MGS-672 , 1967 , USA

Hold onto your sanity, freaks! Zappa and his Mothers of Invention are back to rip the seams of society wide open with "Absolutely Free." This ain't your mama's rock and roll – it's a carnival of musical madness, a satirical smackdown on consumerism, politics, and conformity.

Absolutely Free 12" Vinyl LP
FRANK'S MOTHERS OF INVENTION – The Ark
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FOO-EEE RI 70538   , 1992 , USA

"The Ark" is a wild, unhinged ride through the mind of Frank Zappa and his Mothers of Invention. This 1969 live recording captures the band's raw energy and experimental spirit, showcasing a mix of funky grooves, avant-garde compositions, and psychedelic freakouts.

The Ark 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION ( with FRANK ZAPPA and CAPTAIN BEEFHEART ) - BONGO FURY
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DISCREET DS 2234 / 31,936 , 1975 , USA

"Bongo Fury" captures a live recording of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart, backed by Zappa's band at the time, The Mothers of Invention. The live portions were meticulously recorded on 20th and 21st May 1975 at the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas.

BONGO FURY 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - Burnt Weeny Sandwich
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Bizarre RS 6370 , 1970 , USA

"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,"

Burnt Weeny Sandwich 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - Cruising with Ruben & The Jets
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Verve 2317 069 , 1968 , Gt. Britain

Zappa had a complex relationship with the pop music of his youth. He simultaneously loved and mocked its simplicity. "Cruising With Ruben & The Jets" allowed him to indulge his fascination with doo-wop harmonies and playful lyrics, while also injecting his trademark absurdist humor

Cruising with Ruben & The Jets 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS - Fillmore East June 1971
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Reprise Records REP 44150 , 1971 , Germany

"Fillmore East - June 1971" showcases the band's dynamic range. Extended jams like "Little House I Used To Live In" weave together jazz-fusion, progressive rock, and Zappa's blistering guitar solos. Tracks like "The Mud Shark" offer absurdist storytelling with Zappa's humorous narration

Fillmore East June 1971 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - Freak Out!
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Verve V6/5005-2 MGS 296 , 1969 , USA

"Freak Out!" is the first album by American band The Mothers of Invention, released June 27, 1966 on Verve Records. Often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums, the album is a satirical expression of frontman Frank Zappa's perception of American pop culture.

Freak Out! 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS - Grand Wazoo
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REPRISE 44209 , 1972 , Germany

Frank Zappa, a man of unparalleled musical imagination, unleashed his jazz-fusion masterpiece "The Grand Wazoo" in 1972. This ambitious work, along with its companion "Waka/Jawaka", represented a daring detour into the realms of big band composition and improvisation.

Grand Wazoo 12" Vinyl LP
LAS MOTHERS OF INVENTION - Just Another Band from L.A. ( Germany )
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 Reprise Records – REP 44 179 ( MS 2075 ) , 1972 , Germany

From the opening strains of "Billy the Mountain," a sprawling, 24-minute satirical mini-opera about a sentient mountain and a talking tree, it's clear that this is not your average live album. The Mothers careen through a series of musical vignettes, each more outrageous than the last, blending absurdist humor

Just Another Band from L.A. ( Germany ) 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS - Just Another Band from L.A.
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Reprise Records K 44179 , 1972 , UK

The early 1970s found Frank Zappa in a period of transition. The original Mothers of Invention had disbanded in 1969, and Zappa began to shift his focus towards longer compositions with a heavier emphasis on jazz fusion elements. "Just Another Band From L.A." provides a bridge

Just Another Band from L.A. ( UK ) 12" Vinyl LP
FRANK ZAPPA & MOTHERS OF INVENTION - One Size Fits All
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DiscReet Records DIS 59207 (Z) , 1975 , Germany

"One Size Fits All" is a testament to Frank Zappa's unyielding creative spirit and the sheer virtuosity of The Mothers of Invention. The album explodes with Zappa's signature blend of progressive rock, jazz fusion, intricate arrangements, and sardonic social commentary.

One Size Fits All 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS - Over-Nite Sensation
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DISCREET DIS 41000 , 1973 , Germany

This album "Over-Nite Sensation" is the seventeenth studio album by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention. Released on 7 September 1973, it was followed by Zappa's solo album Apostrophe (') (1974), which was recorded during the same sessions.

Over-Nite Sensation 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - Uncle Meat
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Reprise MS 2024/1 , 1969 , Germany

"Uncle Meat" defies easy categorization. It's a collage of avant-garde jazz, spoken word, doo-wop parodies, classical music references, and Zappa's trademark satirical humor. All of this was pushed through a lens of experimental rock, creating a multi-layered, chaotic, and often bewildering listening experience.

Uncle Meat 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - We're only in for the Money
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VERVE Records V6-5045 / MGS 1250 , 1968 , USA

One of the album's most notorious tracks, "Absolutely Free," is a biting satire of the free love movement, while "Flower Punk" lampoons the superficiality of hippie fashion. The album's title track itself is a cynical commentary on the music industry, with Zappa declaring, "We're only in it for the money."

We're only in for the Money 12" Vinyl LP
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - Weasels Ripped my Flesh
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REPRISE RS 2028 , 1969 , Germany

"Weasels Ripped My Flesh" is an album by American experimental rock band The Mothers of Invention, released in 1970. The band was formed by Frank Zappa, who was the primary composer and leader of the group. The album features a mix of musical styles, including rock, jazz, and avant-garde

Weasels Ripped my Flesh 12" Vinyl LP
FRANK ZAPPA - Vinyl Album Discography