Was (Not Was) is the debut album by art-funk ensemble Was (Not Was); it was released in 1981.

The album was re-released with additional material in 2004 under the name Out Come the Freaks.

The art direction was by Maverse Players.

All tracks composed by David Was and Don Was; except where indicated Side A Side B Side B of the LP ends in a lock groove of Atkinson singing "'Cause he says it hurts his neck" (from "Out Come the Freaks"), looping on the last three words.