Mr. Bungle – California LP 180g Vinyl Reissue Music On Vinyl MOVLP1134 NM/NM

AVANT-POP / EXPERIMENTAL MASTERPIECE: Mr. Bungle – California (180-Gram Audiophile Vinyl Reissue — Music On Vinyl / Warner Records)

Experience one of the most ambitious and cinematic albums of the alternative era with this pristine, collector-grade European import pressing of Mr. Bungle’s 1999 genre-defying tour de force, California (Music On Vinyl / Warner Records – MOVLP1134).

Fronted by the visionary Mike Patton, California is celebrated as an unrivaled artistic peak that masterfully collides 1960s surf rock, doo-wop, exotica, spaghetti western atmosphere, jazz lounge, and crushing heavy rock into a lush, hypnotic tapestry of sound.

Manufactured by the premier audiophile label Music On Vinyl (MOV) on heavy 180-gram virgin vinyl, this European pressing captures the staggering sonic depth of the original sessions—which were recorded across iconic Bay Area studios like Coast Recorders and Different Fur, and mastered at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. With wide dynamics and near-silent background surfaces, this MOV reissue delivers the definitive high-fidelity analog presentation of a modern avant-garde classic.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Mr. Bungle

• Title: California

• Label & Catalog Number: Music On Vinyl – MOVLP1134 / Warner Records – MOVLP1134

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl

• Country of Origin: Europe / Made in the EU

• Release Year: 2020 (Originally released ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.)

• Genre / Style: Rock, Experimental, Doo Wop, Rockabilly, Post Rock, Alternative Rock

• Barcode (Text & Scanned): 8 718469 536153 / 8718469536153

• Rights Societies: BIEM / STEMRA | ASCAP

• Recording & Mastering Studios: Coast Recorders, Division Hi-Fi, Forking Paths Studio, Different Fur, Sound Castle; Mastered at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley

• Matrix / Runout (Side A Hand-Etched): 99426 1A MOVLP 1134

• Matrix / Runout (Side B Hand-Etched): 99426 1B MOVLP 1134

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The 180g heavyweight vinyl displays flawless, mirror-like factory gloss and plays with dead-quiet backgrounds. The Music On Vinyl pressing handles the intricate acoustic instrumentation, multi-part vocal harmonies, and sudden dynamic shifts with exceptional transparency, broad stereo imaging, and zero inner-groove distortion.

• Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The outer jacket is crisp, rigid, and immaculate, featuring rich cover artwork, razor-sharp corners, strong seams, and flawless spine readability with no wear or splits.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Music On Vinyl (MOV) pressings are globally renowned among audiophiles for precision plating, superior dynamic headroom, and ultra-quiet surface quality. The dense, multi-layered production of California demands a high-spec 180-gram pressing capable of handling rapid transitions from whisper-quiet vocal passages to massive orchestral walls of sound. Preserved in top-tier Near Mint condition inside and out, this album is an essential audiophile centerpiece for alternative rock collectors and Mike Patton fans.

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Add this essential 180g Music On Vinyl pressing of Mr. Bungle's California to your turntable rotation today!