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You probably know the story: Zappa wanted to release this in the 70's as a deluxe 4-LP set, but the record company sensed disaster. So, many of the tracks wound up on single LP releases, some intact, others in different form. Now, you get the whole thing as originally intended, plus a few bonus tracks to fill out disc three. What I really like about this package is that you get a virtual overview of the various Zappa musical styles, minus the early and late stuff. Sure, there's a lot of stuff that's just okay, but the good stuff is really good. It's perfect for the more-than-casual fan who just can't afford to be a completist or doesn't have room for thirty Zappa albums.