Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. “We’re Only In It For The Money” (1968). The original front cover below was ultimately released as the inside of the gatefold album by Verve. The packaging visually spoofed the Beatles “Sgt. Pepper” (including a insert with cut-outs), but the songs took aim at “flower power” (the song “Flower Punk”) and the superficial nature of sixties pop culture”. While “Sgt. Pepper” is considered the first concept rock album, Paul McCartney himself acknowledged the influence of Zappa’s first two lps (“Money” being his third).

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