Title: The Mothers of Invention – Cruising with Ruben & The Jets
Year/Genre: 1968, Funk/soul
Matrix #: V6-5055-X
Condition: VG+, plays amazing, can tell its been played a few times, but its in amazing near perfect condition .
Cultural Facts:
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Frank Zappa conceived the album as a loving parody of 1950s doo-wop, performed with genuine musical precision.
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Many fans initially thought the group was a real oldies act until Zappa revealed the satire in liner notes.
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The record became a cult favorite among both rock experimentalists and doo-wop purists for its bizarre authenticity.
Price Suggestions:
NM: $40–$46
VG+: $28–$34
VG: $18–$22
G: $10–$14
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