The Mothers Of Invention - Absolutely Free
Title: Absolutely Free
Category: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Avantgarde, Prog Rock
Year: 1967
Notes: Official Release #2
The gatefold sleeves of "Absolutely Free" vinyl, with the spine to the left, have the front image/title rotated right. When oriented to view correctly - and you turn over - the back is also viewed correctly. On the back, the original art signature of Zappa ("FVZ 12/66") has been removed from the bottom-right corner. Censorship was applied to some issues; On the back cover, above the "Buy America" American flag illustration, the words "War Means Work For All" was either 'ghosted' or removed from Zappa's art. Nor does it appear in later CD images, or on the 2012 reissue.
'Absolutely Free' was recorded at T.T.G. in L.A., during the week before Thanksgiving, Nov 1966. Zappa's comments, within the Libretto, indicate the release of this work was delayed until May 1967 due to the label wishing to apply censorship to the words. Originally intended for inclusion, the Libretto was independently-funded and produced by Zappa as a US mail-order item - including its reproduction in UK's September '67 issue of International Times. Some vinyl is also 'un-banded' [no visible track separation].
On the inner spread Gail Zappa is credited as "My Pumpkin", also relating to the track "Invocation & Ritual Dance Of The Young Pumpkin". Rating: 4.7
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Tracklist
| Absolutely Free | 19:34 |
| Plastic People | 3:40 |
| The Duke Of Prunes | 2:12 |
| Amnesia Vivace | 1:01 |
| The Duke Regains His Chops | 1:45 |
| Call Any Vegetable | 2:19 |
| Invocation & Ritual Dance Of The Young Pumpkin | 6:57 |
| Soft-Sell Conclusion & Ending Of Side #1 | 1:40 |
| The M.O.I. American Pageant | 18:35 |
| America Drinks | 1:52 |
| Status Back Baby | 2:52 |
| Uncle Bernie's Farm | 2:09 |
| Son Of Suzy Creamcheese | 1:33 |
| Brown Shoes Don't Make It | 7:26 |
| America Drinks & Goes Home | 2:43 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V/V6-5013X, V6-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Gat) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V/V6-5013X, V6-5013 | US | 1967 |
| 710 006 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album) | Verve Records | 710 006 | Germany | 1967 |
| 710006 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album) | Verve Records | 710006 | France | 1967 |
| 710 006 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album) | Verve Records | 710 006 | Germany | 1967 |
| SVLP 9174, V6 5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album) | Verve Records, Verve Records | SVLP 9174, V6 5013 | UK | 1967 |
| V/V6-5013X-710 006, 710 006 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Gat) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V/V6-5013X-710 006, 710 006 | Germany | 1967 |
| V6 5013, V/V6-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Gat) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V6 5013, V/V6-5013 | Canada | 1967 |
| V6/5013, V/V6-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Gat) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V6/5013, V/V6-5013 | US | 1967 |
| V-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Mono) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V-5013 | Canada | 1967 |
| VLP 9174, V 5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Mono) | Verve Records, Verve Records | VLP 9174, V 5013 | UK | 1967 |
| V/V6-5013X, V-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Mono) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V/V6-5013X, V-5013 | US | 1967 |
| V/V6-5013, V-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Mono) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V/V6-5013, V-5013 | US | 1967 |
| V-5013, V/V6-5013X | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Mono, No ) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V-5013, V/V6-5013X | US | 1967 |
| V-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Mono, Promo) | Verve Records | V-5013 | US | 1967 |
| V/V6-5013X, V6-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RP) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V/V6-5013X, V6-5013 | US | 1967 |
| V/V6-5013, V6-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RP, bla) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V/V6-5013, V6-5013 | US | 1967 |
| VVX 5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (Reel, 4tr Stereo, 7" Reel, Album) | Verve Records | VVX 5013 | US | 1967 |
| V/V6-5013X | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album) | Verve Records | V/V6-5013X | Australia | 1968 |
| V 5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Mono) | Verve Records | V 5013 | Australia | 1968 |
| V6-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RE) | Verve Records | V6-5013 | Australia | 1968 |
| V6/5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RE) | Verve Records, MGM Records | V6/5013 | US | 1972 |
| 2317 035 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RP, Gat) | Verve Records | 2317 035 | UK | 1972 |
| 2317 035 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RP, Gat) | Verve Records | 2317 035 | UK | 1972 |
| V6 5013, V/V6-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V6 5013, V/V6-5013 | Canada | 1973 |
| BPR 7777-2 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RP, Gat) | Barking Pumpkin Records | BPR 7777-2 | US | 1985 |
| CD ZAP 12, CDZAP 12 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RE) | Zappa Records, Zappa Records | CD ZAP 12, CDZAP 12 | Europe | 1988 |
| RCD 10093 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 10093 | US | 1988 |
| RCD 10093 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 10093 | Japan | 1988 |
| RCD 10093 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 10093 | US | 1988 |
| D4 74214 | The Mothers Of Invention . . .* | Absolutely Free (Cass, Album, RE) | Barking Pumpkin Records | D4 74214 | 1988 | |
| TZAPPA 12 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (Cass, Album) | Zappa Records | TZAPPA 12 | UK | 1989 |
| RCD 10502 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RE) | Rykodisc | RCD 10502 | UK & Europe | 1995 |
| 968026 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Eldorado, Rykodisc | 968026 | Brazil | 1995 |
| RCD 10502 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 10502 | US | 1995 |
| RCD 10502 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 10502 | Europe | 1995 |
| RCD 10502 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 10502 | US | 1995 |
| RCD 10502 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 10502 | US | 1995 |
| RCD 10093 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 10093 | US | 1995 |
| RCD 10502, D31395 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RM) | Rykodisc, Festival Records Pty. Ltd. | RCD 10502, D31395 | Australia | 1995 |
| RAC 10502 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (Cass, Album) | Ryko Analogue | RAC 10502 | US | 1995 |
| UL 98909 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Grammy | UL 98909 | Russia | 1998 |
| Azcd 803 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Private Area, ЗАО "Витаком" | Azcd 803 | Russia | 2000 |
| VACK-1204 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Pap) | Rykodisc | VACK-1204 | Japan | 2001 |
| VACK-1204 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (CD, Album, Promo, RE, RM, Pap) | Videoarts Music | VACK-1204 | Japan | 2001 |
| VACK-1204 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RE, RM, Pap) | Videoarts Music | VACK-1204 | Japan | 2001 |
| RCD 40582/2 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 40582/2 | US | 2002 |
| VACK-1328 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM) | Rykodisc, Videoarts Music | VACK-1328 | Japan | 2008 |
| 0238352 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Zappa Records | 0238352 | UK & Europe | 2012 |
| ZR 3835 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Zappa Records | ZR 3835 | US | 2012 |
| 0238352 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Zappa Records | 0238352 | UK & Europe | 2012 |
| ZR 3835 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Zappa Records | ZR 3835 | Russia | 2012 |
| ZR 3835-1 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP + LP, S/Sided, Etch + Album, RE, RM) | Zappa Records | ZR 3835-1 | US | 2017 |
| ZR 3835-1, 00824302383513 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, 180 + LP, S/Sided, Mono, Etch, 180 + Album, MP) | Zappa Records, UMe | ZR 3835-1, 00824302383513 | Europe | 2017 |
| VVX 55013, VV 55013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free! (Cass, Album, Com) | Verve Records, Verve Records | VVX 55013, VV 55013 | US | Unknown |
| RCD 10502 | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* | Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 10502 | US | Unknown |
| VACK-1328 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Videoarts Music | VACK-1328 | Russia | Unknown |
| MV-1120 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album) | Verve Records | MV-1120 | Japan | Unknown |
| V6-5013, V/V6-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Gat) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V6-5013, V/V6-5013 | US | Unknown |
| V/V6-5013X, V6-5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RE) | Verve Records, Verve Records | V/V6-5013X, V6-5013 | US | Unknown |
| V/V6-5013X | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RE) | Verve Records | V/V6-5013X | US | Unknown |
| 2317-035, 2317 035 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RP, Unofficial) | Verve Records , Verve Records | 2317-035, 2317 035 | UK | Unknown |
| 2317-035, 2317 035 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RP, Unofficial) | Verve Records , Verve Records | 2317-035, 2317 035 | UK | Unknown |
| 2317-035, 2317 035 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RP, Unofficial) | Verve Records , Verve Records | 2317-035, 2317 035 | Unknown | |
| 2317-035 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, RP, Unofficial) | Verve Records | 2317-035 | UK | Unknown |
| V 5013 | The Mothers Of Invention* | Absolutely Free (LP, Album, Unofficial) | Verve Records | V 5013 | Unknown |
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