1968 · USBest editionVinylOriginal pressing
Verve — V6-5045X
0 analog
The original 1968 US Verve stereo pressing is prized for its authentic, unaltered original mix and is considered the reference analog version despite Zappa's later remixes.
We're Only in It for the Money was recorded primarily at Hollywood's TTG Studios in 1967 under the direction of Frank Zappa, who served as the album's creative force and producer. The recording took place during a period of significant social and political upheaval, with Zappa and the ensemble capturing elaborate orchestral arrangements, satire, and musical experimentation that reflected the band's critical stance toward 1960s counterculture. The album featured complex multitrack recording and innovative studio techniques for its time, including extensive use of overdubbing and unconventional instrumental combinations. Engineer Noel Sheridan worked on the technical aspects of the recording, capturing the band's intricate compositions and Zappa's meticulous vision. The album was released in 1968 and became notable for its sophisticated production values, ambitious arrangements, and satirical commentary, establishing Zappa's reputation as an innovative studio artist.
Tracklist · 18 tracks
- 1Are You Hung Up1:23
- 2Who Needs the Peace Corps2:34
- 3Concentration Moon2:32
- 4Mom and Dad2:16
- 5Bow Tie Daddy1:22
- 6Harry, You’re a Beast1:22
- 7What’s the Ugliest Part of Your Body?1:03
- 8Absolutely Free3:26
- 9Flower Punk3:57
- 10Hot Poop0:16
- 11Nasal Retentive Caliope Music2:00
- 12Let’s Make the Water Turn Black1:54
- 13The Idiot Bastard Son3:27
- 14Lonely Little Girl1:10
- 15Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance1:33
- 16What’s the Ugliest Part of Your Body? (reprise)1:03
- 17Mother People2:30
- 18The Chrome Plated Megaphone of Destiny6:30
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