The Shaggs - Philosophy of the World (Yellow Smoke Color) Vinyl LP
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The Shaggs - Philosophy of the World (Yellow Smoke Color) Vinyl LP
Kurt Cobains' #5 favorite album and Zappa said "better than Beatles"
- Light in the Attic Yellow Smoke Color pressing of The Shaggs' 1969 album Philosophy of the World
- Cult outsider-music landmark from three New Hampshire sisters, famously championed by Frank Zappa and Kurt Cobain
- Beloved touchstone for anti-virtuoso, DIY, and outsider rock collectors
Price $32.00
Format 1xLP
Label Light in the Attic
Genre Rock
Barcode/UPC 826853315111
Color Yellow Smoke
Year July 17 2026 (originally 1968)
Condition
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In 1968, three sisters from Fremont, New Hampshire, Dot, Betty, and Helen Wiggin, formed The Shaggs at the insistence of their father Austin, who was convinced a palm reader's prophecy meant his daughters were destined for stardom. Their sole album, Philosophy of the World, was recorded in nearby Revere, Massachusetts, a collection of garage-rock tunes balancing charm and discordance in equal measure. Ignored on release, it was rediscovered and reissued in 1980, and has been polarizing listeners ever since. Frank Zappa called them better than The Beatles, and Kurt Cobain ranked the album among his fifty favorites. This is the Light in the Attic reissue on yellow smoke vinyl.
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While this album may appear elsewhere, purchasing through GOOD TASTE Records ensures verified condition, official color variant, and direct seller accountability.
In-stock inventory is also available in our Boston retail store.
