Frank Zappa - Tinsel Town Rebellion (Gatefold | Vinyl 2LP | 1981)
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Description
Frank Zappa – Tinsel Town Rebellion was released in 1981 as a double LP and gathers mainly live recordings by Zappa's bands of the late 70s and early 80s. Jazz-rock, avant-garde and prog meet biting humour – in pieces like “Fine Girl”, “Easy Meat”, the title track and new versions of “Brown Shoes Don't Make It” and “Peaches Ⅲ”.
On offer is the European release from 1981 on CBS (88516 / CBS 88516) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.
Pressing details
- Label / Cat. no.: CBS - 88516 – CBS - CBS 88516
- Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, Stereo
- Country: Europe
- Released: 1981
- Genre: Jazz, Rock, Jazz-Rock, Avant-garde, Prog Rock – more in Jazz Rock
- Features: Double LP, gatefold sleeve
Condition
- Condition: Second hand
- Media: NM-
- Cover: VG+
Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.
Tracklist
Side A
- Fine Girl (3:30)
- Easy Meat (9:17)
- For The Young Sophisticate (3:13)
Side B
- Love Of My Life (2:15)
- I Ain't Got No Heart (2:00)
- Panty Rap (4:36)
- Tell Me You Love Me (2:06)
- Now You See It - Now You Don't (5:03)
Side C
- Dance Contest (3:01)
- The Blue Light (5:26)
- Tinsel Town Rebellion (4:36)
- Pick Me, I'm Clean (5:37)
Side D
- Bamboozled By Love (5:46)
- Brown Shoes Don't Make It (7:14)
- Peaches Ⅲ (4:56)
Personnel
Vinnie Colaiuta (Drums), Arthur Barrow (Bass, Vocals), Peter Wolf (Keyboards), Bob Harris (Keyboards, Trumpet, Vocals), Cal Schenkel (Cover Art).
Frequently asked questions
Is this the original pressing?
According to the listing this is the European release from 1981 on CBS – i.e. from the album's year of release.
Which songs stand out?
“Fine Girl”, “Easy Meat”, “Tinsel Town Rebellion” and “Brown Shoes Don't Make It”.
What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.
Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Jazz Rock collection.
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