The Mars Volta - Amputechture (Vinyl 2LP | EU Reissue | 2014)

The Mars Volta – Amputechture is the El Paso band's third studio album, released on 12 September 2006 and produced by guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López. Long, intricate pieces such as the 16-minute-plus “Tetragrammaton”, with John Frusciante as guest guitarist – progressive rock with Latin, jazz and psychedelic influences. On offer is the numbered, limited double LP from Music On Vinyl (MOVLP1116), released in 2014 on red & gold marbled vinyl, including poster.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Music On Vinyl – MOVLP1116
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album
• Pressing: EU, limited edition, numbered, red & gold marbled vinyl
• Country: Europe
• Year: 2014 (original: 2006)
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Rock, Hard Rock, Limited Edition & Colored Vinyl
• Inserts: Poster

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: NM-

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

1. Vicarious Atonement
2. Tetragrammaton
3. Vermicide
4. Meccamputechture
5. Asilos Magdalena
6. Viscera Eyes
7. Day of the Baphomets
8. El Ciervo Vulnerado

Personnel

Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals), Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar), John Frusciante (guitar), Juan Alderete (bass), Jon Theodore (drums), Isaiah “Ikey” Owens (keyboards), Marcel Rodríguez-López (percussion, synthesizers), Adrián Terrazas-González (flute, saxophone, bass clarinet). Produced by Omar Rodríguez-López.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
The album was first released in 2006. This is the limited, numbered Music On Vinyl edition from 2014 on red & gold marbled vinyl.

Does John Frusciante play on the album?
Yes, the then Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist plays rhythm and lead guitar on “Amputechture”.

What does media NM- / sleeve NM- mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means almost like new with barely visible signs of use. More at Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more progressive rock?
Yes – browse our Progressive Rock collection.