Frank Zappa Freak Out SEALED 1966 VERVE Original Shrink Psych Stereo Rare LP

$

219

In this auction I am offering up a still factory sealed  "Freak Out!" by the Mothers Of Invention from 1966.  This is the USA version on Verve Records (V6-5005-2). It has been kept in storage for 48 years, and looks like you just purchased it off the shelf. Completely factory sealed and kept where no natural light could fade or damage the cover in any way. This LP in a sealed condition such as this is basically extinct. This is most likely a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you choose to let this album remain sealed, every single year is adding up and increasing its value. Take into consideration how much this LP will be worth in 5 years. Think about 10. For the young collector that is in this for the long game, imagine hanging onto this until its 100th anniversary in 2066, still sealed! The value can only increase, and can be seen as an investment if you so choose. I have personally chose to sell before this albums' 50th anniversary. Now you can do as you see fit with it. An audiophile will be pleased as punch to simply remove the shrink and simply listen to and fully enjoy a product that no one else will have access to. They may rip this into a fantastic .flac file that will surpass any version currently out there. A savvy collector may see worth down the line and simply hang on to it sealed until the time is right. No matter what you decide to do with this album, you simply cannot lose.

This is NOT a re-release, NOT a reissue, NOT a counterfit, NOT a cut-out, and NOT a second/third/or fourth pressing.  This is the real deal, folks.  Don't pass this one up, I'm serious.  I really didn't want to have to sell this one at this time, but since hard times have fallen on the city of Detroit, I'm finding myself having to sell my most prized LPs just for basic necessities.  If you're reading this auction right now, you have found me at a very rare time indeed, where I need to sell the albums that really define my collection.  Consider the 7 days that this auction is available as a free pass to not only help enhance your own record collection, but to help me personally make it through some hard economic times.  We can both win big on this one, no matter how hard it is for me to part with such an amazing LP.  No matter what collectors you talk to or what message boards you frequent, it is highly unlikely that anyone you have ever talked to just happens to have a sealed "Freak Out" just laying around. This is the time, this is the opportunity to set yourself apart from the Zappa collector's realm. You will own the ivory elephant. You will be in possession of the holy grail. The Zappa Maltese Falcon. I'm starting this one low. A $31.50 price that if you're just that lucky, and my keywords don't register with the collecting community, could land you a real steal of a deal. Bid now or forever wonder what may have been. I love using the term "extinct" with this LP. It's not a word to be thrown out there lightly. I believe this qualifies. Once again, this album was sealed for production in 1966.

The Cover:

The cover of this album is basically brand new minus some light binwear from being stored. It has been kept in a clear plastic bag to prevent any damage to the shrinkwrap itself.  The shrinkwrap has split slightly in the lower right hand corner. This has caused just the slightest bit of wear to the unprotected 3 inches (as seen in the photos). It is just begging to be fully unwrapped. Needless to say, this included every single bit of original artwork and inner packaging, which will be in mint condition, as it has obviously never been looked at. It is all sealed within the LP gatefold that has never seen natural light.

 Since it is has been stored away for so many years, there are absolutely no signs of fading or discoloration.  This album has never been mishandled or mistreated in any way.  This nearly looks as new as the day it was purchased off the shelf almost 5 decades ago, simply because it was purchased new off of the shelf in 1966 and forgotten.  The colors have remained extremely deep and vibrant. You will be shocked at these colors when you receive the album, my pictures simply do not do it justice.

The Vinyl:

The actual LPs inside will be exactly what you would expect.  Perfect, pristine pieces of vinyl that have never seen the light of day since they were pressed and wrapped in their sleeves. You will be the absolute first person to play the vinyl. I cannot stress this enough. You would be a pioneer if you chose to unwrap and play the vinyl. Unwrapping this would make you the Indiana Jones of Zappa records.

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Any fan of Frank Zappa, or any record collector in general would be proud to own this classic album in such a special condition. Unless you don't particularly like the music on the record, you will not be disappointed about any aspect of this purchase!  This is as "new" as you will EVER find this LP, because well, it IS new.  Auctions like this simply don't come around very often (if ever), so you must ask yourself if this is the kind of item you want to pass up and let slip into someone else's hands.  Can your record collection stand to be without it?  I want to make sure that this 48 year old gem ends up in the hands of a TRUE collector that will appreciate what I'm offering here.  This auction is only for serious collectors, so please decide if this applies to you before you make your bid.  There is no way you will be dissatisfied with your purchase, and I know you will treasure this.  Good Luck on this one, you could end up getting it for a steal!

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Paypal is my only accepted payment method.  Payment must be received within 72 hours of auction's end to avoid re-listing.  Items will be shipped accordingly as to when payment is received.  Records will be carefully packed in a  sturdy 12x12 mailer.  Ships by USPS Media Mail, therefore no additional options are available. Special pricing for all international orders via USPS First Class Mail.

Full refunds are accepted, and buyer pays for return shipping cost unless I have made some sort of major grievous error in my description.  Leaving negative feedback will void any returns. Contact me for any additional information.  I will try to answer any questions within 24 hours or less. If album is opened, there will be no returns. This is a factory sealed item. Treat it as if you attempted to return an opened CD or DVD to a big box store, minus any leeway they may give you. The only returns that will be honored will be of this album in its original shrinkwrap. It's not a rental to be opened, evaluated and possibly returned.