The Shaggs - Philosophy Of The World (1969 New Hampshire) | Outsider Rock | Full Vinyl Rip

This is Philosophy Of The World, the only studio album released by The Shaggs. It was originally issued in 1969 on the small Third World label. My copy is the 1980 US Red Rooster and Rounder Records reissue (Red Rooster 103 / Rounder 3032), listed as the misprint variation. The Shaggs were sisters Dot, Betty, and Helen Wiggin from Fremont, New Hampshire. The group was formed at the insistence of their father, Austin Wiggin Jr., who believed his mother had predicted that his daughters would someday become a successful band. Nothing else really sounds like this record. The guitars follow their own strange patterns, the drums seem disconnected from everything around them, and the lyrics deal directly with parents, pets, cars, Halloween, friendship, religion, and the frustrations of everyday life. It sounds completely innocent and completely alien at the same time. The original album disappeared almost immediately, but the 1980 Red Rooster and Rounder reissue introduced it to a much larger group of collectors and musicians. Because the original master tapes were believed to be missing at the time, the reissue was transferred from a clean copy of the original record. Over the years, Philosophy Of The World has been called everything from one of the worst records ever made to an accidental avant-garde masterpiece. Whatever side you fall on, it remains one of the most unusual and instantly recognizable albums ever pressed. 🎧 This is a full vinyl rip from my 1980 Red Rooster and Rounder Records reissue. 🔥 Standout tracks include "Philosophy Of The World," "Who Are Parents," "My Pal Foot Foot," and "It’s Halloween." 🎸 Sounds like: Half Japanese Daniel Johnston Beat Happening Unfiltered outsider music 🎧 Vinyl Finds Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj0yF7-9YQ9oSXuMGglp1N8SlbZUEtCJ7 🎧 Full Vinyl Rips Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj0yF7-9YQ9pEOi1yCUyAZikNmWVdz8Hn 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinyl_piper/ I sell my doubles and extras here: https://vinylpipershop.com/ 💿 Tracklist 00:00 Philosophy Of The World 03:02 That Little Sports Car 05:11 Who Are Parents 08:14 My Pal Foot Foot 10:51 My Companion 12:58 I'm So Happy When You're Near 15:17 Things I Wonder 17:08 Sweet Thing 20:10 It's Halloween 22:35 Why Do I Feel? 26:34 What Should I Do? 28:55 We Have A Savior #TheShaggs #PhilosophyOfTheWorld #OutsiderMusic #GarageRock #RounderRecords #VinylRip #RareVinyl #VinylPiper