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Wow/Grape Jam

by Moby Grape

Released: April 03, 1968

Psychedelic rock, folk rock, blues rock, jam band

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

The album features contributions from notable musicians Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper, who recorded on several tracks, including the standout "Never." This particular song has been cited as an inspiration for Led Zeppelin's later track "Since I've Been Loving You." Overall, Wow/Grape Jam remains a significant release in Moby Grape's discography, showcasing their innovative approach to album packaging and their eclectic musical style. "Wow/Grape Jam" is the second album by the rock band Moby Grape, originally released in April 1968. Early copies of Wow lacked the band's name on the record label, and the song titles on the back cover were presented in an incorrect order, adding to the album's mystique.

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Reception

Despite its unconventional format, Wow/Grape Jam became Moby Grape's highest-charting album in the U.S., reaching #20 on the Billboard 200 chart. It stands out as a unique double album release, as it was marketed and sold as two separate albums packaged together for the price of a single LP. Wow, with its color gatefold sleeve, and Grape Jam, featuring a color non-gatefold sleeve, were presented as distinct releases but sold together.

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The Complete Album Story

"Wow/Grape Jam" is the second album by the rock band Moby Grape, originally released in April 1968. It stands out as a unique double album release, as it was marketed and sold as two separate albums packaged together for the price of a single LP. Wow, with its color gatefold sleeve, and Grape Jam, featuring a color non-gatefold sleeve, were presented as distinct releases but sold together.

Despite its unconventional format, Wow/Grape Jam became Moby Grape's highest-charting album in the U.S., reaching #20 on the Billboard 200 chart. Early copies of Wow lacked the band's name on the record label, and the song titles on the back cover were presented in an incorrect order, adding to the album's mystique.

Overall, Wow/Grape Jam remains a significant release in Moby Grape's discography, showcasing their innovative approach to album packaging and their eclectic musical style.